Assists the Controller in all phases of finance & accounting activities to ensure that the plant financial statements accurately reflect operations results and financial position.

Also, provides support and guidance to bakery and sales stakeholders on matters of proper accounting practices as outlined by the Plant Controller, Regional Controller, and VP, Plant Finance (Corporate Finance).

Requires knowledge and competency of all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality, and requires frequent interaction with the Shared Service, sales team and leadership at the primary work location.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with weekly income statement estimates and preparation
• Prepares and enters journal vouchers
• Maintains weekly reporting (corporate and local)
• Assists with the period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process
• Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepare associated quarterly and annual schedules
• Supports, backup and cross-train to fulfill duties associated with Distributor Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Thrift Store Accounting
• Assists in the preparation of annual financial planning process including capital budgets
• Assists with individual and quarterly product costing
• Assists in the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings
• Works with the Controller and across departments to help insure compliance of SOX and Internal Audit requirements
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Desired Experience

1-2 years of experience in Accounting, internships included.

Working knowledge of GAAP requirements.

SAP ERP experience and SEC reporting requirements a plus.

Desired Education

Bachelor of Business required – Accounting preferred; Finance considered.