Staff Accountant - Stamford, United States - Delica

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: General Accountant
Location: US (Remote)
Reports to: Controller
Department: Finance (Shared Services)
Expected Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, M-F
Estimated Compensation: $65,000 to $75,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus eligibility

About Delica
Delica develops and produces delicious top-quality chocolate, snacks, cooking products, and coffee. As a proven specialist in needs-oriented concepts, Delica supplies customers in Switzerland and around the globe with delicious specialties for the entire day. We manufacture numerous brands for Migros and well-known corporations both at home and abroad.

Community, responsibility and pioneering spirit – these values shape our corporate culture. As part of our team, employees are given creative leeway for new ideas, which can be implemented together with the allies in the team and a lot of passion.

As part of the Migros Group, our employees benefit from progressive employment conditions, flexible working models, a large network and a sustainable corporate policy, among other things. Discover what sets us apart as an employer.

Who We Need
We are seeking a highly-skilled, ethical, and detail-focused Staff Accountant to support the accounting function for multiple affiliated entities and divisions across several countries.

Essential Job Duties

• Preparation of month-end closing journal entries and analysis, including but not limited to:
  • Banking transactions
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Month-end accruals
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to:
  • Cash
  • Receivables
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Accrued expenses
• Act as backup to Accounts Receivable/Payable Analyst.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparation of month-end reports
• Respond to and coordinate with other departments regarding any inquiries or requests
• Assist the Accounting Manager as needed
• Any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
Important Attributes:

• Attention to detail and accuracy with data sets
• Effective listening and communication skills
• A high value placed on personal accountability
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work well with others and on your own
• Responsible – able to work remotely and independently
• An appetite for continuous learning and professional development
• A strong sense of integrity

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent required
• 4 years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including MS Excel
• Experience with accounting ERP systems
• QuickBooks experience is a bonus
• Experience working in multi-currency environment preferred
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and discretion

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Delica, we embrace the diversity of our talented, global team. Delica provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.