Staff Accountant

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter

The Staff Accountant, under general direction, is responsible for, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and internal reporting schedules. He/she ensures appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed.

• Performs month end close process including entries, account reconciliations, intercompany balancing and trending analysis in a timely manner to ensure accuracy
• Prepare Intercompany journal entries on both sides for cross-company enabled locations and to one location if not cross-company enabled
• Monitors pending Intercompany requests (either Sending or Receiving) and provides status updates to parties who will need to action such requests
• Cross departmental exposure and projects with Finance and Operations departments
• May conduct accounting research by reviewing and interpreting accounting standards and literature to ensure appropriate accounting and reporting treatment, and preparing accounting memos to document the application of accounting standards or critical accounting processes
• Interacts with external and internal auditors and corporate office and responds to their inquiries
• Identifies, researches and implements process improvements and automation opportunities
• Any special projects and additional duties as assigned by management

You are best suited for the role if you

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA candidate a plus
• Experience - 1 to 3 years of accounting experience (Public accounting and SAP experience a plus)
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), balance sheet and income statement methods, internal controls, and other areas related to financial reporting requirements,
• Proven ability to systematically enhance processes and drive improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Energetic, quick learner who is driven to produce a high-quality product
• Ability to analyze, research and solve problems
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

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Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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