Senior Accountant

FlavorSum • Kalamazoo, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s accounting and financial reporting functions through timely month-end close activities, preparation of complex journal entries and account reconciliations, financial analysis, payroll accounting, fixed asset and inventory accounting, budgeting support, audit and tax compliance, and continuous process improvement. This position partners with operational departments to provide financial insight, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field
• 3+ years experience
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA designation preferred
• Flavor Industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly intercompany transactions.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and significant account variances.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Review payroll for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries into the general ledger.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with payroll reporting and compliance requirements as needed.
• Prepare timely monthly department budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Partner with department managers to understand operational drivers impacting financial results.
• Assist department managers in developing action plans for significant budget variances.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Perform general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Apply customer cash receipts accurately and timely.
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and customer credit reviews as needed.
• Review and establish customer credit limits in accordance with Company policies.
• Support inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Complete assigned month-end close responsibilities accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare and record month-end accruals and other adjusting entries.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Administer the Company corporate credit card and purchasing card programs.
• Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and annual physical verification.
• Maintain debt schedules, including loan balances, interest expense, principal payments, and deferred financing cost amortization.
• Maintain accurate intercompany accounting and ensure balances are reconciled timely.
• Support the annual financial statement audit, tax compliance activities, and physical inventory observations.
• Prepare annual reports, property tax filings, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Cross-train with other accounting team members and provide backup support as needed.
• Maintain written accounting procedures and assist in training backup resources.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Complete product pricing requests accurately and within established timelines.
• Analyze product margins and raw material costs to support pricing recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate future raw material costs and potential impacts on product margins.
• Collaborate with Sales to support pricing strategies, customer quotations, and price increase initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing processes and reporting.

What This Job Offers

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