Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .
Purpose of the Position
As a GL Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of our company's general ledger in Continental Europe Region. Your primary responsibility will be to manage general ledger accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close activities. In this role, you will be instrumental in reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support audit activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage the General Ledger accounting processes, including month-end/year-end close activities, and AP transactions.
- Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (with other team members in UKI/Continental Europe Region) to gather financial information and support audit activities.
- Performing audits (Group Audit and Stats Audit) on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
- Ensuring that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
- Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.
- Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
- Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
- Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
- Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent working experience.
- At least 3-4 years experience in general ledger accounting, or similar.
- Proficient in accounting software (Microsoft D365 preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations. With US GAAP significant experience.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Certified Public Accountant or audit experience is a plus.
- Fluent level of English (proficient).
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