Senior Accountant - Gellert Global Group

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.  

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Director and is responsible for serving as a team leader in the finance department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization as well as performing account analyses and reconciliations.
 
Essential Functions:

• Prepare and review journal entries in the general ledger for monthly and year-end close;
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting as needed;
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts;
• Research inventory cost variances and record Purchase Price Variances;
• Prepare accounting records, schedules and other financial reports to support accuracy, & completeness to company financials;
• Liaison with external auditors for annual audit and physical inventories;
• Establish records of accounts and entries into proper accounts;
• Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records; and
• Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Consumer Product industry experience
• Experience with companies in excess of 500m revenue preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills
• Skilled in research and analysis
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Self-driven to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Capability to work independently and with a team
• Flexibility to multi-task and adjust to priorities
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• 3 to 5 years experience
• Bachelor's Degree

Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health:  Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts

 

• Wealth:  Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

 

• Happiness:

 

• • Professional Growth:  Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program

 

• • Work-Life Balance:  Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

 

• • Team Building:  Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Groupis committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contacthr@gellertglobalgroup.com.
 

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