Sr. Accountant, Accounting & Reporting

Barry Callebaut Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid environment

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group in Chicago is seeking a diligent accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, inventory accounting and financial statement preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP in a manufacturing setting; CPA is a plus. This hybrid role offers collaboration across FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Operations while supporting a growing multinational business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or similar.
• 3–5 years of accounting, financial reporting and month-end close; public accounting background a plus.
• SAP experience is a plus; if not, significant ability to pick up on systems quickly.
• CPA Certification is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization in Finance or Accounting roles for multinational companies, preferably B2B/food industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute and review day-to-day accounting and month-end closing activities related to inventory, leases, rebates and other postings; handle accruals and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and assist with inventory management, including costing, capitalizations and ad hoc SKU management.
• Prepare and submit financial statements and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, corporate business partners, Treasury, Tax, AP, plant controllers, HR and other departments to reflect economic reality.
• Take initiative to identify, plan, and implement projects to improve quality and efficiency.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors during year-end audits; provide audit schedules and customer service at a high level.
• Lead on ad hoc projects as necessary

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

SAP experience

CPA Certification

Education

Bachelor or Master in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

The individual will be responsible for reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger, preparing month‑end close adjustments and compiling financial statements. This role requires excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports.

The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively across functions, possess excellent communication skills and collaborate with team members in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines. A successful candidate will be a self‑starter, results‑oriented and adaptable with the ability to take on added responsibilities within the accounting organization as the company continues to grow.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for executing and reviewing day‑to‑day accounting and month‑end closing activities related but not limited to inventory, leases, rebates and other manual postings. Also responsible for accruals, intercompany transactions, and other reporting related activities as well to understand variances in these areas and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and assist with inventory management, ie costing, capitalizations and ad hoc sku management
• Prepare and submit financial statements and ensure accuracy of the financial reporting.
• Work closely with other departments of the organization to ensure transactions reflect economic reality. Other departments this role will interact with are FP&A, corporate business partners, Treasury, Tax, Credit, AP, plant controllers, HR, etc.
• Take initiative to identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality and increase efficiencies
• Liaise with external and internal auditors during year‑end and other financial statement audits. Serve as a link between auditors and internal finance team by preparing audit schedules and providing support at a high level of service.
• Lead on ad hoc projects as necessary

About You

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or similar
• 3‑5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, month end close; public accounting background a plus
• SAP experience is a plus (if not, significant ability to pick up on systems quickly)
• CPA Certification is a plus
• Strong excel skills
• Experience in a manufacturing organization in Finance or Accounting roles for multinational companies, preferably B2B/food industry

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Salary Range of $80,000-$95,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
• MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC!
• Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth

Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.