Operations Accountant

Sazerac Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking an Operations Accountant - IBD to perform cost accounting, asset control, and month-end closing duties. The role supports journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a plant setting.

The position requires strong analytical skills, communication across levels, and experience with ERP systems. Collaboration with multiple departments and a focus on process improvements are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed.
• Self-motivated, innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely and Accurate Close: Support the timely and accurate close of the P&L and Balance Sheet by WD6; prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Account Analysis: Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ensure resolution of reconciling items.
• AOP: Support the creation of the Annual Operational Plan by compiling data and analyzing volume, costs, inflation, and productivity initiatives.
• Reporting: Improve Monthly Reporting Process through automation and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Audit: All steps necessary to prepare for annual audit and supply information to auditors.
• Internal Controls: Maintain the integrity of the company’s financial controls and safeguarding of assets.
• Financial Results Focused: CPC attainment, variance analysis, and performance improvement.
• Drive for Results: Apply mindset to all priority disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Project management

Teamwork / self-directed

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Oracle ERP

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT - IBD

Job Overview: Accountabilities include cost accounting and asset control which involves B/S reconciliations, month end closing process, RNV, variance analysis, forecasting, finance reporting, cost reductions, developing and auditing inventory control procedures, physical inventory support, standard setting, BOMs/Routes, and item set up. Obtain and apply the Drive for Results skill in our endeavors.

PRIORITIES

• Timely and Accurate Close: Support the timely and accurate close of the P&L by WD3 and Balance Sheet by WD6 specific business unit(s) assigned. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to maintain accurate general ledger records. Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Account Analysis: Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ensure resolution of reconciling items. Review and analyze expense allocations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• AOP: Support the creation of the Annual Operational Plan by compiling data, analyzing and providing insights related to volume fluctuations, direct and indirect costs, inflation and productivity initiatives.
• Reporting: Improve Monthly Reporting Process through automation. Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable, Supply-Chain, Logistics, Commercial Operations, and Plant Operations as required) to ensure accurate financial reporting. Maintain documentation of accounting procedures.
• Audit: All steps necessary to prepare for annual audit, supply information to auditors, and support annual financial audit completion with your manager’s guidance
• Internal Controls: Maintain the integrity of the company’s financial controls by testing / inspecting existing controls and updating controls as needed in concert with your manager’s guidance. Ensure fulfilment of fiduciary responsibilities including the safeguarding of company assets.
• Financial Results Focused: End-in Mind treatment of CPC attainment, variance analysis, and what must be true to outperform and deliver results
• Drive for Results: Mindset/Skill to apply to all priority disciplines

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

MUST

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Working knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Self-motivated, innovative and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Preferred

• Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall
• Budgeting, planning and/or financial analysis experience.

Experience

MUST

• 5 years accounting experience (minimum)
• Willingness and optimism for working at a Plant setting

Preferred

• Experience w/ Oracle ERP

Physical Requirements

• In-person job attendance