Staff Accountant

• Prepare financial statements and perform the financial close process, including booking, analyzing, and reconciling transactions for US and Canadian entities
• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations and analyses, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Create and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and manage month-end and year-end closing activities independently
• Support annual and interim audits by preparing schedules and assisting with external auditor requests
• Manage the accounts receivable process, including posting invoices, processing payments, and resolving customer account issues
• Process invoices through customer portals and review new customer orders for accuracy
• Analyze accounts receivable data, including aging reports, delinquency trends, and reconciliation of discrepancies
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to process deductions and promotions using both manual and automated systems
• Track and account for prepaid expenses and monthly accruals while coordinating with other departments
• Identify opportunities to improve internal accounting procedures and implement enhanced policies for better efficiency and control

• A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in corporate accounting, with a focus on accounts receivable and collections in a consumer goods environment
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and experience in financial statement preparation and financial close processes
• Proficiency in using JD Edwards or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with the ability to navigate database systems effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required

Experience handling deductions and managing the accounts receivable cycle is highly preferred

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• company 401(k) plan