Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and be a key member of the Corporate Finance team. This role will handle general accounting and financial analysis on operations and oversee month-end/year-end closing processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Handling general accounting and financial analysis on operations
• Taking charge of month end/year end closing processes
• Managing overheads analysis, forecasting and variance reporting
• Preparing budget, forecast and reporting submissions, including risk, opportunity and bridge analysis
• Supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, recharges, cost analysis and reconciliations
• Leading distributor margin adjustment reporting and analysis
• Providing insights on trade spend effectiveness and marketing investment performance
• Supporting internal and external audits, GAAP compliance, and sales and use tax reporting
• Developing, testing and improving financial controls, processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and supporting cross-functional projects as required

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $94,000 - $117,000 per annum + Annual Bonus
Vacation Time: 25 days including Holiday Break from December 25th through 31st
Sick Leave Days and Company Holidays
Health Insurance with Premiums fully paid by Edrington for Employees and Dependents
Save for retirement and invest in your future - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Additional benefits include Life Insurance and Disability Plans, Pre-Tax Benefits, Fitness Reimbursement Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counseling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance and through Company Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred
• CPA is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in mid-large size corporate finance environment or public accounting firm
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong background in financial statement planning and analytics required
• SAP experience is a plus
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including experience with Macro's and data manipulation
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with all levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills