Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
For over 24 years, our client is a global award-winning hospitality and foodservice manufacturer brand. Delivering more than products, our company and culture has received numerous recognitions through the years and was also featured in Fortune Magazine as “Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production”. They offer an environment where entrepreneurial spirits are given the opportunity to grow without limits in a culture where you can influence the company's path. We are guided by our inclusive team, culture, commitment to sustainability, and diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant is part of the Finance & Accounting team. This role contributes to the success of the company by the integrity and accuracy of all balance sheet and income statement transactions for the company and its subsidiaries and related entities. The Staff Accountant supports our vision by leading and synchronizing all daily, weekly and month end activities to deliver financial reporting by the 10th business day of each month.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time exempt position (Exempt)
• Our Headquarters office is located in Miami Shores, FL 33138
• This role participates in our hybrid schedule
  • Hybrid Schedule: Monday & Friday; 2 days working remotely. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 3 days working in the headquarters office.
• Working Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintains the general ledger of US (GAAP) and international (IFRS) entities, preparing account reconciliations, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• In collaboration with the GL Manager, orchestrates the full-cycle accounting and ERP activities of multiple team members and multiple entities to ensure all month end duties are completed on time and on point
• Orchestrates the cyclical accounting and SAP Business One activities of multiple team members to ensure all month end duties are completed on time and on point
• Supervises treasury, AP, AR and tax functions, their related ledgers and entries and the efficient use of their applicable platforms (Brex, Navan, Airtable, Avalara)
• Manages intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities and ensures proper documentation and compliance with transfer pricing policies.
• Assists in upholding the integrity of our general ledger by understanding actual vs budget outcomes, researching variances and posting valid accruals accordingly.
• Reconciles and electronically documents all balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure audit-readiness
• Plays an important role in the preparation of final financial reporting package, leveraging the ERP, FP&A and spreadsheet/database platforms (currently SAP, Datarails and Airtable)
• Supports the financial acumen and development of departmental managers by participating in departmental P&L reviews monthly and contributing where applicable
• Engages in internal and external audits as needed
• Maintains records of core team members’ achievements, productivity and development opportunities to prepare and deliver on-time reviews
• Processes and approves accurate and timely payroll for core team members. Approves company-wide payroll biweekly.
• Appreciates the relationship between recognition, reinforcement, and results
• Processes and approves accurate and timely payroll for core team members
• Actively participates in all one-on-one and group meetings
• Assists in other duties and projects as needed and directed
• Updates the departmental standards as needed
• Promotes our company culture in all interactions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5+ years in Accounting or field-related experience
• Minimum 3+ year in in leadership and coaching experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Proficient in ERP systems, SAP Business One Accounting System
• Knowledge of Brex, Avalara, Datarails is preferred

SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Critical accuracy in all financial transactions and projects
• Ability to be discreet in handling a wide variety of confidential business & owner’s transactions
• Stress and time management skills
• Analytical, creative, practical problem-solving skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively and as part of a diverse team
• Communicate with excellence and clarity both verbally and in writing
• Project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Tech- savviness
• Strategic thinking, planning and execution
• Ability to re-arrange tasks as priorities change
• Provides and follows direction and works under pressure to meet deadlines
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Balances quick decision-making with thoughtful judgement
• Complete projects as a self-starter with minimum supervision
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to be discreet in handling a wide variety of confidential business & personal transactions
• Organized, action and detail oriented
• Demonstrates sound work ethics
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly enthusiastic, positive-minded and composure in challenging situations
• Thrives in a goal-driven environment
• Nimbleness to respond to ever-changing priorities in a high growth environment
• Decisiveness
• High emotional intelligence
• Flexible to work outside normal work hours
• Acts and performs with an “ownership mentality”

BENEFITS AND PAY:
Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Our Client recognizes that our team members are our most important assets; therefore, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that provides protection and well-being for our team and their families.

The salary/hourly range for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions, including, but not limited to, work experience, territory, geographical location, etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base compensation, we proudly offers bonus incentives, health benefits, retirement savings plans, time off programs, and perks. (Onsite gym and workout classes, pet-friendly office, daily Cuban coffee, flexible schedule options, volunteer time off, fresh fruits and snacks, and our collaborative culture).

Passionate about what we do and how we do it, we value different perspectives from people of all backgrounds and actively recruit diverse team members. "Be yourself! We like it that way". Bring your experience and join a team that strives to deliver impactful solutions to our partners worldwide.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Per Year