Staff Accountant

SUMMARY:

Responsible for day-to-day financial controls and general ledger accounting duties for Genetics and/or Triumph Foods (Company). Assist Corporate Controller in overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limited – will assist Corporate Controller in overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.   

• Enter and approve journal entries into JD Edwards Accounting system.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of period-end financial schedules.
• Having a clear understanding of and being able to articulate all key financial metrics and their impact on the Company’s financial results.
• Provide assistance in applying principles and techniques of accounting to systematically process, verify, document, analyze, and record financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Company policies.
• Analyzing and providing details for senior management to analyze and understand the causes of significant and unusual financial trends.
• Assist the Corporate Controller in implementing and maintaining effective financial controls throughout the Company.
• Effectively working with stakeholders company-wide in order to identify failures and weaknesses in internal processes and in identifying and implementing necessary process improvements
• Provide information to and respond to requests for information from appropriate third parties (including taxing authorities, governmental agencies, external auditors, etc.).
• Prepare and review labor reports and payroll audits.
• Assist in the processing of weekly Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Assist in other accounting duties as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited educational institution is required. Must be computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook), particularly in creating and manipulating spreadsheets and other data analysis. 

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be a detail-oriented, effective performer who can operate within strict timelines and adapt to a fast-paced, multi-task environment. Must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision in a team environment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

CPA certification or CPA eligible preferred.  2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, employees, and Management personnel. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language, such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Demonstrated ability to understand basic statistics for process control.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.  The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the work environment includes a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company’s changing business needs.

EEO/AA INFORMATION:

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.