Staff Accountant

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial information through invoicing, journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations. This position requires an individual who is resourceful, a good problem solver and well organized while assuring a steady workload in a timely manner.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform accounting functions and support in various accounting tasks including:

· Understand and support allocations by divisions, department, routes, brands and store groups across multiple platforms

· Maintain general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating and posting journal entries

· Prepare data for Broker/Distributor payments by tracking sales vs. promotional allowances and reclamation payments and deductions

· Prepare documents and participate in year-end financial audits

· Design and Prepare profitability reporting for distributor and warehouse customers

· Resolves promotional Ad fees, Scan backs and allowances by researching and forwarding to managers for approval

· Tracking current customer accrual status by collecting rebate and incentive amounts vs. spend and payout

· Work closely with peers to properly accrue and account for all activity Distributor related

· Strong capability to gather, organize, and oversee data across various platforms and inputs

· Prepare special reports and complete special projects as assigned

· Suggest and implement improved processes

Customer Relations – Distributors and Warehouse Division:

· Support customer accounting through pricing, invoicing, credit memos and journal entries

· Research and account for customer deductions

· Process EDI (Electronic Data Interface) transactions – incoming and outgoing

· EDI support with customers

· Provide customer service to Distributors and Sales Representatives with timely responses to inquiries

· Perform additional duties as necessary.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred, but not required
• Experience in an office setting preferred, but not required
• Advanced Excel Skills