Accountant

$50-$75K Based on Experience

Our ideal candidate will bring substantial experience, strong analytical skills and be a proactive, self-starter in order to hit the ground running. They should thrive in a fast paced environment, working independently and effectively to drive results. Previous Asset management experience preferred. State and local tax knowledge and experience a plus. Ultimately, this position will ensure that all of Crest Foods’ accounting functions are run accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities Include (and are not limited to):

• Maintain fixed assets and manage asset project progression working closely with other managers.
• Review and obtain appropriate manager approval for all Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCE) invoices along with tracking costs involved with RCE’s and issue monthly reports.
• Complete various U.S. Census Bureau requests.
• Maintain vehicle fleet documentation and listing including assisting in lease v. buy exercises.
• Assist in update of annual property value for insurance review including business interruption report.
• Assist in reporting relevant events to insurance broker.
• Perform month end close responsibilities; including multiple journal postings, reconciling accounts, and preparing ad-hoc reports.
• Proactively identify and communicate any financial issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare formal financial presentation material delivered to internal and external readers.
• Perform annual year end close responsibilities and provide all requested information to auditors.
• Provide support and respond to information requests from internal departments.
• Manage priority payables invoices (high value; time sensitive; govt; insurance)
• Serve as backup to other accounting tasks within the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Skills Required:

• Multiple years proven accounting experience; Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail is necessary
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel to efficiently gather, organize and analyze data (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, HLOOKUP). MS Access knowledge would also be helpful.
• Ability to professionally interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties, excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast paced environment to meet multiple deadlines
• Solid problem-solving skills, using logic and experience to resolve issues both independently and with other managers
• Experience working with fixed assets preferred
• Experience working in manufacturing environment preferred