• Staff Accountant II

    The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC (Alpharetta, GA)


    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Process general accounting transactions and activities including, but not limited to: prepaids, inventory, AP & utility accruals, etc.

    + Review and analyze large amounts of data utilizing excel skills and pivot tables

    + Maintain and reconcile bank accounts

    + Partner with Finance to reconcile and research inventory

    + Review P&L and prepare accruals at month-end

    + Complete tasks timely with minimal guidance

    + Performs account analysis and reconciliation at month-end

    + Execute functions that assist in maintaining a timely close

    + Participate in year-end audit

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    + Responsible for timely and accurate documentation and reconciliation of fixed assets, capital spend tracking, prepaids and credit cards

    + Document and process accounting transactions in accordance with Company policies and procedures to support an accurate and timely month-end close process, including journal entry preparation.

    + Participate in year-end audit, completing requests on a timely basis as needed.

    + Provides support to other teams to help improve business processes and systems.

    + Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and financial reporting to management, as requested.

    + Work to review current processes and recommend/develop improvements to support the business.

    + Willingness to take on additional responsibilities, as needed.

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    + At least 2+ years experience in an Accountant role

    + Public accounting experience preferred

    + Prior work experience with a company that is multi-location and preferably retail

    + Strong analysis and critical thinking skills with a background in accounting and finance principles

    + Good communication skills

    + Intermediate Excel skills required

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting; CPA or CPA-track a plus

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    + Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards

    + Microsoft Dynamics (D365) accounting system and IBM Planning Analytics reporting software knowledge, plus

    + Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, XLOOKUP & VLOOKUP formulas

    + Ability to:

    + Handle and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to think outside the box

    + Approach problems using critical thinking and consider next steps

    + Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a dynamically changing environment

    + Works collaboratively with others in and outside the accounting department to accomplish goals

    + Evaluate and improve financial processes and accelerate the monthly closing

    + Challenge the status quo

    + Enhance quality of accounting transactions and management reporting

    + Demonstrate high level of integrity in job performance

    + Maintain a professional relationship with internal and external customers

    + Highly detail oriented and organized

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Occasional overtime required throughout the year, especially at month end and peak seasons.

     

    General office working conditions.

    SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB

    Minimal safety hazards. General office working conditions

    BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY

    This position has no direct budget accountability. However, through performance of its essential job duties, can impact company costs and profitability.

    REPORTS TO THIS POSITION

    The position does not have direct reports.

     

    This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisor or manager to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

     

    The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.