Staff Cost Accountant

The Gellert Global Group (GGG) is the largest privately held food importer in the United States. Comprised of several companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products), GGG sources the highest quality cheese, meats, frozen fruit, shelf stable fruit, vegetables, seafood, and specialty products. These items are sourced from over 60 countries and sold to leading retailers, food service distributors, restaurant chains, and food manufacturers. GGG is a third-generation family-run business with 600 employees and combined revenues exceeding $1.7 billion.
Gellert Global Group is seeking a highly motivated Staff Cost Accountant who will report to the Controller and is responsible for creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization as well as performing account analysis and reconciliations. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and demonstrated knowledge of technical and operational accounting and finance functions are required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and analyze purchase price variances.
• Assist with PO closures and error reviews for corrective action.
• Review accuracy of inventory movement and cost adjustments
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Analyze daily gross margin review for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform analytics to collaborate with procurement team on cost components.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Contribute to the completion of various financial reports.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2 - 3 years of related experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Skilled in research and data analysis
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Self-driven to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Capability to work independently
• Flexibility to multi-task and adjust to priorities
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Infor M3 is a plus

In addition to offering a competitive base salary and a performance-based bonus program, we are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive benefits that include a choice of benefit plans and levels of coverage to meet the needs of the employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit options (Company contribution towards medical)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax Savings Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Generous company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment in our 401(k)
• Progressive PTO policy in addition to Company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance program for both employees and their children
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee Wellness and Community Giving Initiatives
• Company-sponsored celebrations and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.