Senior Retail Accountant $Open

We are actively seeking a Senior Retail Accountant (working for our premier manufacturing customer) to join the team of stellar professionals. This is a full time position with a great compensation package. Currently works a Hybrid schedule going into the office on Monday and Wednesday with the future expectation of 100% in the office. Our customer is one of the most visible leading bottled water companies, delivering healthy hydration to its consumers where they need it most.

This position will report to the Accounting Manager. This role will provide accounting support to the Accounting team and act as a vital decision support business partner. In addition, focused support will be provided to the Retail Accounting team. Monthly closing activities are a key part of the role and are performed to ensure accurate, complete financials in accordance with Company Accounting Standards.

The role will include providing our business partners with key insights and/or recommendations based on our analytical reviews.

In addition, this role will ensure the financial system meets current and anticipated future needs as well as play an active role on cross-functional efficiency projects. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented.
The primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Perform monthly closing activities
Perform monthly P&L analysis and KPI reporting
Provide accounting support for the RMS Database
Provide accounting support/documentation for internal and external audit requests
Liaison with Business Partners on accounting questions; perform research and provide proper recommendations
Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and associated analysis
Accountable for quarterly magnitude reporting schedules
Responsible for managing the Trade and Marketing coupon settlement process for the Retail business.
Support Marketing Finance with reporting and analytics.
Other duties as assigned

Preferred qualifications:
Must have BA/BS in Accounting, CPA, or MBA a plus
5 years of general Financial, Accounting (GAAP and/or IAS) and Business principles experience
Must have CPG experience
Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact on a daily basis with a variety of cross functional business partners
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to act independently and make recommendations and/or decisions
Ability to prioritize and manage changing responsibilities while adhering to deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (a must), Word and PowerPoint, SAP, and Trade Spend

Skills:
Strong organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
Self-motivated and able to deliver results with minimal supervision, while also working effectively as part of a team
Highly effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Forward-thinking, proactive, and committed to continuous process improvement, and maintaining knowledge of developments in accounting

Please Apply By CV or Resume