Accountant

Fresh Express; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express is seeking an Accountant to handle general accounting duties, including journal entries and reconciliations for corporate accounting and TransFresh. The role demands strong understanding of accounting concepts, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze information to support financial reporting.

The position emphasizes timely month-end close, variance analysis, and collaboration with analysts.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication; responsive feedback at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close and related tasks.
• Update and manipulate multiple databases.
• Prepare monthly variance and trend analyses.
• Review GL balances for GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Provide financial support through collaboration with analysts.
• Identify and propose solutions for accounting issues.
• Streamline accounting transactions and support business needs.
• Investigate troubled accounts and communicate solutions.
• Deliver under deadline pressure; create ad hoc reports as needed.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

PC skills

GAAP knowledge

Decision making

Punctuality

Detail oriented

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

1+ years General Accounting experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for general accounting duties including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations related to Fresh Express corporate accounting and TransFresh. This position requires solid understanding of related business concepts and their applications, ability to review and analyze information, and develop an understanding of the business and the financial reporting for the business. Projects involve implementation of processes to support changing business needs and internal control compliance.

Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate month-end accounting close and associated tasks
• Responsible for updating and manipulating multiple databases
• Prepare monthly variance and trend analysis reports
• Prepare related account reconciliations and review General Ledger account balances for compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Provide financial support to the business through teamwork with analysts to provide meaningful information and reporting of the business
• Identify, communicate, and recommend solutions for raw accounting issues and problems
• Seek opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and work with the business to provide accounting and analytical support to meet internal customer needs
• Investigate troubled accounts, communicate problems and provide solutions
• Be able to deliver under pressure for deadlines
• Ad hoc reports as needed

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; with responsive feedback at all times
• Microsoft Excel skills to include VLOOKUP, pivot table, external linking, and respect for proper database management and accuracy to ensure data quality and integrity
• Strong PC skills including working knowledge of Excel and ERP software
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and application
• Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities
• Organization, attention to detail and the ability to analyze data

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 1+ years General Accounting experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Raw / Food Industry experience is a plus
• Language Requirements: English, Spanish knowledge helpful

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.