Senior Accountant - Temporary

About the role

Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of internal financial statements, including variance analysis, written commentary on significant fluctuations, and summaries of financial highlights for distribution to senior management.
• Prepare and record journal entries for balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring proper supporting documentation is obtained and acting as gatekeeper for company books and records.
• Lead the periodic review of all balance sheet accounts across the company, reporting significant findings to management and seeking to improve reconciliation and analysis processes, including through automation.
• Aid in the submission of business unit results to the parent company financial reporting system, including ownership of mapping and reconciliation across multiple systems.
• Assist in the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls to support compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team as needed.
• Prepare white paper write-ups researching and justifying U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Stay current on emerging accounting issues, proactively analyzing their impact on the company’s financial position and supporting implementation of new accounting standards.
• Other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Masters preferred), Business Administration, or Financial Management.
• 3+ years of experience in a Big Four environment, or 4–5 years in an accounting role.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, with the ability to create efficiencies.
• Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• You are...
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and maintain high standards of integrity and quality.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Enthusiastic about continuously improving accounting and business processes.
• A collaborative team player who can partner effectively across all levels of the company.
• Innovative and dynamic in your approach, bringing fresh thinking to complex problems.

Skills

• Accounting experience in a consumer goods company is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement saving opportunity.
• Casual office dress code

Pay

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Schedule

This role is a temporary position with benefits until end of 2027.

EEO

At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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