Staff Accountant jobs in New Jersey

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Finance team at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge. This position supports the accounting of PIM; reporting directly to the Controller. Assists in the day to day as well as the month end activities of the department. Utilizes prior accounting knowledge and experience to enhance current business processes.

Job Description

• Execute month-end closing responsibilities for all assigned entities and/or accounts on a timely basis
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Perform detailed analytics to identify anomalies and discrepancies, and evaluate trends
• Reconcile accounts and gather/create supporting documentation to validate account balances
• Coordinate documentation support and correspondence for external audits
• Create SOPs to document new and existing processes, recommending and implementing change as needed
• Perform special projects and reporting as required

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required
• 4 years of General Accounting or other relevant experience
• Experience working in an inventory based business
• Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with MS Office (Specifically Excel) and experience with accounting software
• Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization
• Excellent attention to detail
• Aptitude and desire to think outside the box and implement change
• Proven experience to work with minimum supervision 

Worksite: 

• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ
• The role requires working on-site: Monday thru Friday 

We are proud to offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle (*based on eligibility)
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend

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