Senior Staff Accountant

Chicken of the Sea; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to enhance their financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will assist in full-cycle accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards while preparing financial statements and supporting audits. You'll collaborate closely with other departments, promoting efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, making a meaningful impact on the organization's financial health. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to grow in a supportive and innovative workplace, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of accounting experience in medium-to-large businesses.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle accounting and financial analysis.
• Perform monthly close functions and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with various departments for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Cost Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Finance or related business field

Tools

Oracle

AS400

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

SR. STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Business Unit: Thai Union North America (Chicken of the Sea) in El Segundo, CA

Reports To: Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Staff Accountant assists the accounting manager with full-cycle accounting and financial analysis. This position will support the senior accountants, accounting manager and various director(s) of accounting/finance to ensure accuracy of accounting records and financial statements. The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for processing financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS, prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, assist with audit(s), prepare state tax and other regulatory filings, and assist in preparing and leading G&A budgets. The Sr. Staff Accountant will protect the organization’s integrity by maintaining the company’s product and customer information confidential. Overtime will be needed during quarterly/annual audit and month end. This is an in-office role at our El Segundo (Los Angeles) office and the compensation range is $80,000- 90,000, DOE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner and collaborate with other accounting team members to provide accounting services to assigned operating companies in U.S
• Perform monthly close functions, including account reconciliations, accruals and preparation of journal entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a monthly basis
• Ensure that adequate supporting documentation and approvals are maintained for audit purposes
• Ensure all month-end journal entries are recorded following the monthly close schedule.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Inventory, Logistics, A/R, A/P, Legal and HR as needed as well as other departments
• Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts as assigned
• Prepare fluctuation of balance sheets and other ad hoc analyses
• Assists with quarterly & annual review analysis as needed for management and audit
• Prepare supporting schedules to facilitate audit schedules and collaborate with external auditors to ensure timely and adequate responses to audit requests
• Identify and improve procedures to achieve efficiencies with month - end close and day to day operations
• Support Finance Director(s) with month end accruals and day-to-day activities and other ad hoc projects relating to COGS, marketing and
• Document policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
• Preparation of audit and tax schedules for year end
• Timely prepare state tax filings, property taxes and other regulatory filings as needed
• Promote internal controls, adherence to operating procedures and compliance to financial reporting guidelines
• Assists with ad hoc accounting and financial projects as requested

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related business field with an accounting concentration
• 3-7 years of combined accounting experience within a medium-to-large business
• Experience in a food manufacturing company and import business is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP or other accounting applications, especially Oracle, AS400 and SAP
• Advanced Excel skills strongly desired; (i.e. pivot tables, v/x-lookups, formulas, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in an office environment and participate in Team building/ collaboration
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively with direction from supervisor
• Comfortable providing mentorship and guidance to Entry-Mid level staff as needed
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Good collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Exhibits effective organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge or familiarity of Cost Accounting is a plus
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong ability to handle assignments within tight timelines
• Strong problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, communicate (typically by talking, listening, writing, and typing), move around the office to various locations for meetings and in-person gatherings, and reach or carry materials with arms and hands. The employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with a moderate degree of noise.

COMPANY VALUES

To be the world’s most trusted seafood leader, our Crew must demonstrate our Big 6 Values each and every day.

• Collaborative – works well with diverse workforce; communicates professionally with associates and leaders
• Responsible – punctual, proactively communicates status of issues and projects
• Humble – eager to learn new skills, asks for assistance when needed
• Passionate – has a support-mindset; committed to be the best
• Respectful – exhibits behaviors of caring, compassion, honesty, integrity, and fairness
• Innovative — constantly looks for ways to be more efficient and productive; Committed to continuous improvement

A career at Chicken of the Sea, which is part of the global Thai Union Group, is a unique experience to grow as a professional and as a person. You will join a global fast-growing, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization deeply committed to its people, its community, and the environment.

Every single one of our employees matter. We are always listening and giving our talent opportunities to grow, develop, and implement new ideas to make a difference. Our focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability in a creative and dynamic environment, combined with great opportunities to lead progress, is a guarantee you will quickly develop your professional skills within a diverse & inclusive human-centered organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, marital status, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

• Industries

  Accounting and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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