Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Consolidation & Reporting Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and supports the  consolidation and financial statement preparation for Sazerac, a privately-held company. This role will help design and implement improvements in reporting systems, drive automation and strengthen controls.

• Develop and maintain OneStream consolidation application knowledge and expertise for foreign currency, intercompany and investment accounting through understanding of the financial reporting and GL structure
• Responsible for completing foreign currency translation adjustments, review and validation.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles (e.g., US GAAP)
• Analyze impacts of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards on existing and new transactions
• Analyze profit-and-loss statements (P&L), balance sheet and statement of cash flow and to provide financial insight to executive leadership
• Collaborate with key business partners including Corporate Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Commercial Operations and Corporate Accounting
• Assist in financial statement footnote preparation for the annual audited statements; provide supporting workpapers and evidence for external audit
• Conduct or assist in special accounting projects, M&A support, and ad-hoc requests

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Accounting Systems, or related field
• 3 years relevant  industry experience with knowledge of accounting, systems, and internal controls.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change in a high growth company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work as a team as well as self-directed to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented

   

   

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Public accounting experience
• Working knowledge of consolidation and ERP systems and development of financial statements in accordance with GAAP