Accounting Generalist — GAAP, SAP & SOX Focus

Flowers Bakeries; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to assist the Controller in all finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate plant financial statements.

You will collaborate with bakery and sales stakeholders on proper accounting practices and support weekly reporting and period-end closings. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and SAP ERP/BlackLine familiarity; Bachelor degree in Accounting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business in Accounting required; Finance considered.
• 2-3 years accounting experience including internships.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• SAP ERP & BlackLine experience and SEC reporting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in all phases of finance and accounting activities to ensure plant financial statements reflect operations and financial position.
• Provide support and guidance to bakery and sales stakeholders on proper accounting practices as outlined by the Plant Controller, Regional Controller, and VP, Plant Finance.
• Interact with Shared Service, sales team and leadership at the primary work location.
• Assist with weekly income statement estimates and preparation.
• Prepare and enter journal vouchers.
• Maintain weekly reporting (corporate and local).
• Assist with period, quarter, and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare related schedules.
• Support Accounts Payable and Customer Trade Receivables.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting basics

Education

Bachelor of Business in Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

BlackLine

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to assist the Controller in all finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate plant financial statements.

You will collaborate with bakery and sales stakeholders on proper accounting practices and support weekly reporting and period-end closings. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and SAP ERP/BlackLine familiarity; Bachelor degree in Accounting is required.