Accountant

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more.  To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com

We are searching for an Accountant to join our corporate accounting team in Marshall, MN or Bloomington, MN. In this role you will be responsible for performing accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, treasury, cost, etc.

What you will get from us:

• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company, now part of a global organization
• A culture focused on passion, integrity, innovation and teamwork
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled
• Competitive salary, comprehensive package of benefits, and a “dress for your day” environment

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly financial close which includes completing accounting accruals, analyzing income and expense -related accounts, preparing financial statements, schedules and reports.
• Completes projects associated with driving business results.
• May assist with month-end closing issues, best practices, inter-company transactions, and typical or non-critical accounting issues.
• Prepares schedules and analysis for internal and external use as required
• Prepares and analyzes management reports including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Reviews business unit practices to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of the journal entries and account classifications.
• Applies and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assists in the preparation or gathering of schedules for independent auditors as required.
• May perform additional accounting tasks as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 0-3 years accounting or related experience
• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

• Highly analytical
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 
• Effective communicator, able to build strong relationships within the team and business
• Effective use of reading, writing, oral communication skills, presentation and project management techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively within team setting.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.