Staff Accountant

About the role

CFS Brands is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who enjoys digging into the numbers, keeping financial records accurate, and helping the business understand what’s behind the results. In this role, you’ll support key accounting activities across reconciliations, inventory, tax, audits, and financial analysis while working closely with the broader Finance team.

This role is located on-site, 5 days a week, at our office facility in Lodi, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Complete and file monthly/quarterly sales tax filings with the appropriate jurisdictions.
• Reconcile Inventory On-Hand & In-Transit schedules consisting of vendor, freight, customs, & broker bills.
• Analyze Inventory Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) Reserve, Bad Debt Reserve, & Rebate/commissions true-ups.
• Respond to information requests and assist with financial statement audit, sales tax audits, & 401k audits.
• Complete margin, variance, trend, & ad hoc analyses.
• Maintain on-site presence Monday – Friday in our office facility in Lodi, NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 years of related working experience.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficient in data entry, MS Office Suite, and other accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, X-lookups, and pivot tables).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with detailed financial data, investigating discrepancies, and identifying the story behind the numbers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to produce accurate work while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to partner with others, gather information, resolve discrepancies, and keep financial processes moving forward.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employment Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

About CFS Brands

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS Brands is a market-leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products. CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.