Staff Accountant

Premier Nutrition•Emeryville, CA

9d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the preparation and delivery of monthly financial statements for Premier Nutrition. This role will work cross-functionally with departments such as Finance, Logistics, Sourcing, external vendors, and IT to ensure financial transactions are recorded timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP. This role will also help advise business units on all Accounting matters including the identification of accruals and classification of expenses. Finally, they will serve as an Accounting liaison to Bellring Brands, both as a partner in the monthly close process as well as providing audit detail and support. This role reports into our Accounting Manager.

Requirements

BS, BA in Accounting/Finance required or equivalent direct relevant experience
Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience required (demonstrated knowledge of GAAP accounting)
Team player with excellent customer service and strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; self-motivated and detail oriented
Organized, manages time to meet deadlines, and able to multi-task
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, especially Excel and NetSuite are preferred
Attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy
Ability to work with limited supervision
You'll spend a significant portion of your day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings
This role requires frequent and ongoing use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology
You'll regularly navigate multiple systems at once, analyze detailed information, and shift between competing priorities and deadlines
You'll communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders through meetings, Outlook based email, messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and presentations
Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings, collaboration, and team activities
May occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

If you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!

Responsibilities

Execute month end close process, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate system uploads
Record monthly accruals and prepaids, both timely and accurately (areas of focus include freight, rebates, inventory, and other COGS)
Perform General Ledger account reconciliations with appropriate support
Provide flux analyses and insights into business drivers for both P&L and balance sheet accounts
Responsible for maintaining SOX procedures and ensuring controls are effective
Support and provide all audit requests
Develop, Improve, and document relevant accounting process narratives
Participate in process walkthroughs with both internal and external auditors
State recycling redemption filings
Provide retail resale certificates
Calculate and file property taxes, business licenses, state registrations
Supply 1099’s and other misc. filings/surveys
Host & attend meetings and presentations
Participate in company-wide activities and events galore
Impromptu conversations with colleagues
Administrivia like email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work