Wade Palmer & Associates, Inc

EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS
FOR THE FOOD & BEVERAGE
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

Job Reference Code: WP-1345
Job Title: Sr. Accountant
Location: Upper Midwest
Salary: $88-105,000 + 10%
Last Updated: 03/23/2024
Position reports to Plant Controller in 450 person food manufacturing facility in upper Midwest (small community within 45 minutes of major city). Our client is national processor with multiple plants and an expanding business. Open due to promotion.

Duties and responsibilities include: Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Documents financial transactions by entering account information. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Secures financial information by completing database backups. Maintains financial security by following internal controls. Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance CPA Minimum 3-7 years’ experience in accounting/finance, preferably in manufacturing environment Experience with financial reporting requirements Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas