Senior Accountant

Fortrex; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Atlanta headquarters. This role focuses on financial excellence, requiring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles to drive impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least four years of professional experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare GL journal entries.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and perform financial assessments.
• Manage monthly amortization processes and workers compensation filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Microsoft D365

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Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, as needed

Amount of Travel Required: 0-5%

Who You Are

Are you an experienced accountant motivated by precision and strategic financial analysis? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Accountant, where you will be instrumental in driving financial excellence and facilitating our company's growth. Apply now to begin a fulfilling journey where your expertise will have a measurable impact.

Who We Are

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.
  
  

Our Mission

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?
• Deliver On Our Promises?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?
• Win as a Team?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?
• Advance a Safer Future?: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?
  
  

What You Will Do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts, conducting bank reconciliations, preparing and executing GL journal entries, performing financial assessments, managing monthly amortization processes, overseeing workers compensation filings, and serving as a system administrator for various financial systems database. Job duties include:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for the company:
• Evaluate the contents of the accounts.
• Research discrepancies or questionable items.
• Correct journal entries.
• Request missed payments.
• Discuss with controller, treasurer, financial reporting manager on processes/issues.
• Bank reconciliation for the company:
• Record wires/ACH’s/bank fees.
• Record intercompany cash transfers and translations to USD.
• Reconcile payroll voids/express checks/adjustments/pay card loads/unloads.
• Manage stale dated ADP and AP checks to be escheated.
• Prepare and execute GL journal entries for the company:
• Manage data uploads and verify accuracy from other financial systems (i.e., payroll, general liability).
• Record intercompany transactions/management fees with appropriate x-rates.
• Prepare and enter manual journal entries as needed (i.e., payroll accrual, downtime/damage, revenue accrual, build/monitor various reserves, customer rebates, reclasses).
• Perform financial assessments:
• Research and explain drivers in spending trends or budget variances.
• Research P&L inquiries from Operations staff.
• Other ad-hoc assessments as requested.
• Manage monthly amortization processes:
• Intangibles.
• Various prepaid insurances.
• Prepaid services/Broker fees.
• Manage Ohio and Washington workers compensation quarterly/annual filings:
• Make required payments.
• Rate changes.
• Expense true ups.
• System Administrator:
• ADP GL (payroll system)/Payworks.
• Solver – Data warehouse elements.
• D365 - Add new locations, Vendor, and customer additions.
  
  

Your Must Haves

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or related field, with demonstrated experience in a senior-level role.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with QuickBooks, SAP, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What We Prefer You Have

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Financial Reporting, Systems implementations, Monthly closing, and Account reconciliations experience.
• Medium to large company experience.
• Experience with Microsoft D365, strong Excel skills, ADP Payroll Systems, and Solver Reporting.
  
  

Our Environment

This position is a hybrid position based, in part, in the Corporate Headquarters consisting of a traditional office setting and a combination of your professional home office. This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working on a computer.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities
  
  

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

Your Next Steps

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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