Accounting Specialist

About the role

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is seeking an Accounting Specialist based in Londonderry, NH. This role is a key member of the Accounting team and Treasury, Controls & Risk function, supporting vendor management, purchase order lifecycle administration, bank account and signatory maintenance, internal controls compliance, and month-end close activities. The position works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase order lifecycle, including creation, updates, goods receipts, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Oversee vendor onboarding documentation and partner with the master data team to establish and maintain vendor records within the general ledger system.
• Support month-end close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and adherence to established financial close schedules.
• Review and analyze Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) discrepancies monthly and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
• Prepare and facilitate recurring monthly reporting while ensuring compliance with established deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintain bank account signatory documentation and support external banking and business partner relationships.
• Perform payroll analyses and comprehensive reconciliations to ensure alignment between payroll provider records and general ledger balances.
• Maintain insurance tracking systems, ensuring active proof of insurance documentation for external parties and providing insurance-related information to internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit activities by gathering documentation, providing requested information, and assisting with compliance testing of internal controls.
• Partner with Accounting, Audit, and other business functions to support close activities, reporting needs, and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working independently while collaborating effectively across functional teams.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience with vendor management and purchase order processes.
• Financial reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.