Sr Accountant Freshway

Job Description Sr Accountant Freshway (100% Onsite) Location Sidney, OH :

This position has been segmented as Onsite meaning The work is completed 100% onsite at an assigned location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complex accounting activities related to maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger, reports, and financial statements.

• Prepares financial and operations reports, including, but not limited to, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and efficiency and productivity reports that can be used as analysis and decision-making tools

• Respond to complex questions within existing policies and procedures, exercising independent judgement.

• Provide accurate and timely delivery of financial results through a robust monthly/quarterly close process.

• Perform analysis of assigned areas and partner with functional leaders and operations to ensure timely and accurate accounting, planning and related analysis.

• Process weekly Freshway Logistics payroll, including reviewing and maintaining accurate payroll data as well as researching and responding to employees' payroll questions

• Document and implement financial controls, policies and procedures.

• Look for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness for accounting department activities and overall company operations; recommend solutions, design, and implement process improvements

• Work on assets and capital projects including approval, finalizing, assigning asset tags, logging into system, and completion of the process

• Comply with food safety practices and all applicable requirements as they pertain to SQF and that are maintained

• Support company driven food safety improvement initiatives

• Team with others or lead projects, research and system related tasks as assigned.

• Advocate and demonstrate the values and behaviors of the Company Cultural Beliefs

• Other duties as assigned by manager

Relationships:

• Internal: Provide financial results or analyses to Freshway management team, produce commercial team and FP&A.

• External: No external customer facing expectations

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience required (in role or similar role)

• Clear, concise communicator able to interface with all levels of the organization.

• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience)

Certifications/Training:

• Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and meet deadlines as well as assist others with their planning

• Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracy

• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex information

• Problem Solving - Solves problems independently, many of which are complex

• Independent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvement

• Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Will sometimes lead the team and others

• Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organization

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