Staff Accountant

Jjsnackfoods; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. in the United States seeks a Staff Accountant to support monthly financial statements, evaluate operating costs, and prepare summaries for effective financial management.

You will be a Finance team member, meeting deadlines set by management and reporting authorities to help achieve profitability and customer satisfaction goals. The role involves month-end close, journal entries, GAAP-compliant reports, audit support, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, JD Edwards preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with audit schedules and provide support during financial and tax audits.
• Maintain and update financial records and documentation.
• Participate in special accounting projects and initiatives.
• Allocate cash balances and maintain investment records, including forecasting.
• Responsible for the company-wide commodity program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the monthly financial statement preparation, evaluating operating costs, and preparing summaries as required for effective financial management of the business.

As the Staff Accountant, you are a member of the Finance team, and you are accountable for meeting the deadlines set by the manager, government, and other reporting authorities. Your efforts contribute to meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals by producing accurate financial information and a thorough analysis of that information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and provide support during financial and tax audits as needed.
• Maintain and update financial records and documentation.
• Participate in special accounting projects and initiatives as needed.
• Allocate cash balances and maintain investment records, including some forecasting.
• Responsible for the accounting and processing of the company-wide commodity program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Staff Accountant must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem-solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public company or public accounting firm
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Knowledge of JD Edwards is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with individuals from multiple disciplines and with varying levels of experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

US Salary Pay Range $60,000—$70,000 USD

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.