Accounting Generalist - H

Flowers Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery goods producer is looking for an Accounting Assistant in Houston, Texas. The role involves assisting the Controller with financial activities, preparing income statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2-3 years of experience, and knowledge of GAAP. A competitive salary of $55k-$60k is offered along with benefits including 401(k) and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Accounting, internships included.
• Working knowledge of GAAP requirements.
• Experience with SAP ERP and SEC reporting requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly income statement estimates and preparation.
• Prepare and enter journal vouchers.
• Maintain weekly reporting (corporate and local).
• Assist with the period, quarter, and year-end accounting closing process.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

SAP ERP

BlackLine experience

Education

Bachelor of Business in Accounting

Job description

Overview

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From Nature's Own and Wonder to Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Flowers Foods values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, and emphasizes innovation and community. This description reflects the role in a professional, job-focused context.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Role Overview

Bringing Home the Dough

Assists the Controller in all phases of finance & accounting activities to ensure that the plant financial statements accurately reflect operations results and financial position. Also, provides support and guidance to bakery and sales stakeholders on matters of proper accounting practices as outlined by the Plant Controller, Regional Controller, and VP, Plant Finance (Corporate Finance). Requires knowledge and competency of all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality and requires frequent interaction with the Shared Service, sales team and leadership at the primary work location.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with weekly income statement estimates and preparation
• Prepares and enters journal vouchers
• Maintains weekly reporting (corporate and local)
• Assists with the period, quarter, and year-end accounting closing process
• Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepare associated quarterly and annual schedules
• Supports, backup, and cross-train to fulfill duties associated with Company Routes & Distributor Accounting and Accounts Payable
• Assists in the monitoring, timely follow-up, and collection efforts associated with Customer Trade Receivables
• Assists in the preparation of the annual financial planning process, including capital budgets
• Assists with individual and quarterly product costing
• Assists in the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings
• Works with the Controller and across departments to help ensure compliance with SOX and Internal Audit requirements, including Inventory Management
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Accounting, internships included
• Working knowledge of GAAP requirements
• SAP ERP & BlackLine experience and SEC reporting requirements a plus

Essential Job Requirements

Bachelor of Business in Accounting required; Finance considered.

Salary and Application

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary range: 55k-60k. Please reply by 10/29/2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Danielle Simpson at [e-mail].