Staff Accountant- Wellness

Staff Accountant Needed
Our client in Westchester is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their growing company. They are a leader in their space.. This role offers growth, mentorship, and the opportunity to join a fun and collaborative team The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions including General Ledger analysis, account reconciliations, month and year-end close and overall integrity and compliance with GAAP of financial statements for multiple business entities.

Why should you join this company?

• The company is committed to quality, reliability and unparalleled customer service
• Their diverse product portfolio serves the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries
• Fun & collaborative environment
• Close-knit team with room for advancement & growth
• Growing company with a strong presence - they work to build relationships between the finest high quality ingredient producers, leading innovators and manufacturers of health and wellness products
• They are celebrating 30 years of business
• Yearly trips for their company-wide meeting
• Leader in their niche industry
• Generous compensation & PTO

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly and year end closing by performing bank reconciliations, preparing and maintaining required schedules and reports
• Approve Wire and ACH payments to vendors utilizing online banking system
• Monitor expense management system and ensure GL accuracy
• Prepare and file sales tax reports for multiple entities on monthly/quarterly/annual basis
• Oversee and review open PO report; verifying that all approvals are obtained, and inventory purchases are correctly reflected on P&L and Balance Sheet
• By-weekly payroll booking and variance analysis
• Responsible for maintaining spreadsheet reconciliation schedules for Balance Sheet accounts
• Manage multiple subsidiary general ledgers and intercompany transaction analysis across several business entities
• Analyze trends, costs, financial commitments, and obligations to better predict gross margins
• In season utility card management oversight
• Aid in development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reconciliations

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Capability to manage multiple subsidiary general ledgers and intercompany transactions
• Aptitude to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines
• Commitment to teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Accounting preferred
• Three years relevant experience in a similar role
• Advanced Excel skills