Senior Accountant

Second Nature Brands; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of healthy snacks is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The ideal candidate will assist with the month-end close process, analyze financial data, and implement improvements in accounting practices. This role requires 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in the CPG industry, and offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience, preferably in the CPG industry.
• Experience with SAP S4, Group Reporting, and SAC preferred.
• Must have strong analytical skills and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the month-end close process.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliations.
• Anlyzes processes to drive improvements.
• Manages financial master data.

Skills

Analytical mindset with focus on process improvement

Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

4-6 years of experience in Accounting

Tools

SAP S4

ERP implementation experience

Job description

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Second Nature Brands (“SNB”), is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant will be an essential member of the accounting team, working in a fast-paced, high growth, and customer-centric environment. The successful candidate will be key in developing and implementing best practices for the accounting and finance team.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Participates in the month-end close process to ensure financial statements are prepared accurately.
• Prepares journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, and other monthly financial statements.
• Assists in research and resolves reconciliation variances in financial statements.
• Analyzes current processes to identify best practices and drive improvements in the month-end close and reporting process and internal control.
• Develops project plans, determines deliverables, and executes small-scale project rollouts.
• Assists leadership in implementation and roll-outs of large-scale projects and carries out other special projects as required.
• Collaborates cross functionally with team members and communicates relevant information clearly to stakeholders.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Maintain lender reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Ownership of financial master data, ensuring alignment and reconciliation with consolidation system.
• Perform special projects related to acquisitions and subsequent integration.
• Assist with external audit and year-end tax requests as necessary.
• Assist with system implementation efforts, data migration, and other ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications and experience:

• 4-6 years of experience, CPG industry experience a plus
• SAP S4, Group Reporting and SAC experience and/or ERP implementation experience preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on process improvement and automation
• Proficient user of Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Multi facility, manufacturing experience
• Ability to express concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Prior experience developing reporting packages, reconciliations, work instructions, etc.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer-Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Through new product development, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and a focus on nature, Second Nature Brands is reimagining the way people enjoy snacks and treats. We are going further, producing products and seeking out opportunities that feed our communities, help nature thrive, and deliver financial results to our stakeholders. Our family of brands, Kar's, Second Nature, Sanders Fine Chocolatiers Voortman Bakery and Brownie Brittle, craft better snacks and treats built to nourish the body and the spirit. For more information on Second Nature Brands, please visit www.secondnaturebrandsus.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Accounting, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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