Associate Accountant
About The Position
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in accounting? Look no further; this role is for you! The Associate Accountant position is a great opportunity for an entry-level accounting professional to gain large company experience while utilizing excellent customer service skills and a strong foundation in accounting. This team is dynamic and fast paced, with excellent training, support, and mentorship; Forbes has even called this company a Best Employer for New Grads! About the Company: Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.
Requirements
- Entry Level Accounting Experience:
- Recent Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance + Accounting Internship/Role
- OR Associate's Degree in Accounting + 2-3 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Role
- OR 5-8 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting Role
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong ability to explain accounting and complex concepts well
- Proficient knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
Responsibilities
- Engage in effective communication with managers from various locations, addressing accounting queries through phone and email, and delivering exceptional internal customer service.
- Prepare journal entries in the SAP Accounting software as required.
- Verify accuracy of monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, ensuring they reflect the period's outcomes precisely.
- Validate and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring correct balances are maintained.
- Conduct reviews of balance sheet items, including funds, inventory, entitlement accruals, etc., and perform necessary operation closures.
- Train on SAP Accounting software.
- Update and maintain accurate contact information for all managers in the SAP Accounting software.
- Adhere to accounting policies, procedures, and internal control measures.
- Conduct additional accounting duties as necessary within the SAP Accounting software
Benefits
- FREE Starbucks, breakfast, and lunch onsite with a variety of options!
- PTO: 3 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days
- High Quality and Affordable Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance Policy and Short & Long-Term Disability
- FREE Discount Program, Wellness Rewards, Lifestyle Health Coaching, & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 2 Gyms Onsite
- Medical Clinic Onsite
- 401K: 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
