Staff Accountant

About the role

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people—and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer's is a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933, proud of its well-earned positive reputation and outstanding workplace culture.

The Staff Accountant will evaluate complex transactions and record them to the general ledger to ensure financials are accurate and complete. This role is also responsible for the completion of complex balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, review, and process journal entries and balance sheet/account reconciliation in preparation for month-end and/or quarter-end processing
• Post daily cash activities
• Evaluate transactions and record to the GL as necessary to ensure the financials are accurate and complete
• Compile and analyze complex accounting information to provide management with accounting information necessary to make critical business decisions
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of demonstrated full-cycle accounting experience
• Two years of demonstrated experience with accounting principles and GL systems

Physical Demands

• A considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbs

Pay

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first-year total earnings between $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This salary range is an average for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave