REBATE ACCOUNTANT

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in spices and flavorings, seeks a full-time Rebate Accountant to join the Record to Report Team at the Global HQ in Hunt Valley, MD. The role focuses on audit activation of customer rebates and pricing allowances in SAP, and supports month-end close and reporting activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years’ experience, strong math and accounting skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years business experience.
• Strong math and accounting skills.
• Ability to analyze incomplete information and persuade options.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Audit activation of rebates and pricing allowances in SAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Support monthly close and reconciliations.
• Run ad hoc reports and analyses for management.
• Ensure SOX compliance and coordinate with auditors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.
• Review customer reconciliations and accrual adjustments.

Skills

Math aptitude

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA

Tools

SAP

Excel

SQL/DB concepts

Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-timeRebate Accountanton the Record to Report Team. This new hire will work at our Global HQ, located inHunt Valley, MD.

McCormick & Company, Incorporatedis a global leader in flavor. With over$6 billionin annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane andGourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered inHunt Valley, MarylandUSA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or followMcCormick & Companyon Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Rebate Accountant, under the direction of the Global Rebate Accounting Manager, is responsible for the audit activation of customer rebate & pricing allowances in SAP. In addition, the Rebate Accountant performs daily, month end closing & reconciliation tasks along with reporting & analysis to support the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing & analyzing contracts related to Gross-to-Net entries and performing the audit & activation of their rebate and pricing-related allowances loaded in SAP.
• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Assisting with annual, quarterly, or monthly closing procedures.
• Perform Blackline rebate & AR reconciliations
• Preparing ad hoc financial reports and analysis for management.
• Evaluating financial controls and ensuring compliance under Sarbanes Oxley.
• Interacting with internal and external auditors as necessary to complete audits
• Auditing customer reconciliations and reviewing accrual adjustments.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams on projects to reach business objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 3 years business experience
• Skilled in math applications and accounting formulations
• Ability to develop sound and persuasive options to influence problem resolution, including problems with incomplete or ambiguous information
• Ability to make judgments on analysis of factual information, practice and previous experience/reasonable assumptions
• Excellent interaction, relationship management (oral and written) and customer service skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a solid understanding of database applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 3 years experience with complex accounting
• CPA

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,national origin, disability, protectedveteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.