Accounting Manager - SCONZA CANDY CO

Our Company

Sconza Candy Company in Oakdale, California, has been manufacturing premium chocolate and confectionery products since 1939. Our Company is one of the largest manufacturers of panned products in North America, producing primarily private label products for some of the world's largest retail and CPG Companies. We are a Company committed to our Team Members and their personal and professional growth and recognize that each of them directly contributes to our success. Our 500,000 square foot facility is located in Oakdale, California, approx 95 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approx 95 miles south of Sacramento. If you're a dynamic person and want to directly impact a leading confectionery company, we want you on our team!

Position Summary:

To direct and oversee all the financial activities of the business, reporting to the CFO, including preparation of an annual budget, financial analysis, accounting, financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and other applicable tax and regulatory policies as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct post-close reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve any discrepancies.
• Leads the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, job cost updates and reports for government regulatory agencies.
• Manage general accounting functions, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections.
• HR/Payroll processes and reporting.
• Oversees the daily operations of the accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions. Meets regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Support cash accounting activities, including cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and treasury management.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management.
• Confers with CFO and department heads to coordinate and prioritize planning.
• Workers Comp & other employee benefit reporting.
• Coordinate annual audit and external audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or state issued equivalency.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in Manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance, preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standard.
• A real team player with high relationship skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to research, identify and resolve issues.
• Crystal Reports a plus

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $102,000 to $130,000 annually based on years of experience, position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Sconza is an Equal Employment opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Sconza is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at Jobs@Sconzacandy.com