Associate Accountant

Chocoladefabriken Lindt•Kansas City, MO

49d

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! Russell Stover Chocolates is looking to hire an Associate Accountant! In this role, you will play a key role in the month end close process and in supporting Financial Reporting to Management. You will also handle Compliance Reporting with States and Counties and perform accounting duties for our Retail team. In this position, you will report to the Assistant Controller and you'll interact frequently with other members of Accounting/Finance positions such as AR Manager, AP Manager, Controller, and CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field of study
Basic knowledge of accounting principles
Basic Excel skills
Highly detail oriented and organized in work
Great attention to detail
Good communication skills
Team player
Analytical skills
Responsible and hands on

Nice To Haves

Experience in accounting
Experience working in an ERP system

Responsibilities

Assisting with fixed assets and treasury process
Participation in accounting special projects
Completion of monthly closing procedures including monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
Annual filings for Licenses and Permits at Retail Stores and Factories
Providing support to 3rd Party Tax Firm for Sales, Use and Property Taxes
Providing support and involvement on external audit
Any other necessary duties as assigned
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines during plant visits to support product quality and uphold food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the company's food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report any observed or suspected issues that may impact food safety, quality, or compliance to the designated plant personnel, to support timely corrective actions and maintain compliance.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.