SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

MegaMex Foods LLC•Orange, CA

111d•$94,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of company financial information while supporting complex accounting activities and decision-making. The role bridges day-to-day accounting operations and higher-level financial oversight, helping ensure financial information is reasonable, complies with applicable standards, and supports leadership decisions. The position supports month-end close and financial statement preparation and consolidation across legal entities; maintains financial data, balance sheet accounts, and the general ledger; and supports GAAP and internal-policy compliance, costing, tax compliance, and internal and external audits. The Senior Staff Accountant also analyzes business performance, provides recommendations to management, partners with FP&A, Brand Managers, Operations, and other functions, and contributes to planning, forecasting, reporting, cash-flow projections, systems implementation, and ad hoc projects. The role works in a normal office environment with usually moderate noise. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, frequently use hands, and occasionally stand, walk, reach, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

B.A. in Accounting or equivalent.
Knowledge of US GAAP.
At least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience with an ERP similar to Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics.
Knowledge of commonly used business systems and NAV software applications, Windows Office, and how these systems relate to business processes.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
Proactive attitude and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common vendor documents.
Ability to communicate with vendors to resolve common inquiries or complaints and effectively present information to a supervisor.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to sit and talk or hear regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel frequently; and stand, walk, reach, and lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Close vision is required.

Responsibilities

Complete month-end close on time, accurately report transactions, and prepare financial statements, including consolidation for different legal entities.
Ensure appropriate accounting and management of master financial data.
Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting under GAAP and internal policies.
Ensure accurate costing of business products across different locations.
Propose and undertake actions necessary to comply with corporate guidelines.
Support tax compliance and manage tax, internal, and external audits.
Provide information to Corporate for Risk Management.
Deliver external audit requirements on time, including preparing materials and coordinating deadlines.
Analyze the financial situation of the business and bring recommendations to management.
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
Partner with FP&A, Brand Managers, and Operations on monthly Product Line performance reviews.
Work with cross-functional teams on innovation and cost-savings projects.
Provide feedback and propose alternatives to improve financial results.
Collaborate with functional areas including HR, IT, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing.
Support the manager with preparation of monthly actuals and projected cash flows.
Work on implementation of an enhanced REP system, Business Central.
Work on other projects assigned on an ad hoc basis.
Participate in annual planning, periodic S&OP, quarterly reforecasts, and weekly Flash processes.
Support preparation and presentation of the weekly Flash Report at the Finance Flash drill.