Senior Accountant - Inventory Reporting

HelloFresh • New York, NY

35d • $84,400 - $94,950

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Inventory Reporting provides accurate reporting and analysis to drive strategic decisions. This position is called upon to assist finance leadership and functional area managers with a variety of financial, statistical, and analytical needs. Given the complexity of the business, strong problem solving and data comprehension skills are required. This is a roll up your sleeves type of role, where you should genuinely enjoy analyzing financial statements, crunching numbers, and doing whatever it takes to ensure that our accounting function runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible

Requirements

• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to mine and aggregate raw data from a variety of sources.
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with and influence all levels of the organization.
• The ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• BA/BS in Accounting; CPA or other equivalent certification preferred.
• 4+ years of professional accounting experience with a public accounting firm, or mid to large size company (> $100 million revenue);
• Detailed understanding of month end closing processes and thorough US GAAP expertise; IFRS knowledge is a plus;
• Experience with food/manufacturing/ ecommerce industries preferred;
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills (KNIME and/or Power Query experience a plus);

Nice To Haves

• CPA or other equivalent certification preferred.
• IFRS knowledge is a plus
• Experience with food/manufacturing/ ecommerce industries preferred
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills (KNIME and/or Power Query experience a plus)
• Familiarity with Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close processes, prepare account reconciliations, record journal entries and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Value inventory and manage relationships with DC personnel to ensure inventory processes and counts are complete and accurate.
• Develop, prepare, and present financial analyses that include accurate and reliable information to provide direction in strategic decisions.
• Develop and document process improvements that support strong fiscal management and reporting.
• Ensure audit preparedness and compliance. Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Conduct research and provide technical guidance on areas of responsibility.
• Investigate and resolve inventory irregularities, providing solutions and guidance.
• Review the work of staff accountants and mentor them in their area of responsibility.
• Devise proposals to improve accounting processes in order to shorten time to close, improve controls and ensure scalability as the business grows.
• Provide additional ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans effective first day of employment
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
• Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches
• Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior