Corporate Accountant
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sazerac Company Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschläger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.
Were proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of worlds most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Bio: The Corporate Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the companys financial records accurate and timely filing of assigned and required reporting reconciling the general ledger accounts recording all associated entries and perform account and variance analysis.
- Compile and prepare various reports required by external agencies with 100% accuracy and ensure that they are submitted on a timely basis. Prepare all reports and research requested by internal customers. Prepare and post journal entries accruals and adjustments to maintain accurate general ledger records. Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
- In collaboration with the F&A team document the primary processes used in the position that are instrumental in driving the outcomes for the position. Manage month-end and year-end close activities ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate. Perform account reconciliations variance analyses and ensure resolution of reconciling items. Review and analyze expense allocations accruals and intercompany transactions.
- In collaboration with the Process Improvement Manager the F&A team and other client groups develop the skills necessary to identify process improvement opportunities and to be able to improve processes on your own. Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable Payroll Treasury and FP&A) to ensure accurate financial reporting. Maintain documentation of accounting procedures.
- Use the PDS to identify manager and improve the skills that are needed to improve performance.
- Working with the Process Improvement Manager the Lead Accountant the F&A team and other client groups identify those processes in the position that rely on paper identify alternatives to the existing processes and recommend changes to those processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP internal controls and company accounting policies. Support external audits by providing schedules reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Qualifications/Requirements
MUST
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience.
- 3 years relevant experience (minimum)
- Advanced proficiency with microsoft excel (pivot tables lookups reconciliations)
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of u.s. gaap and general accounting principles
- Experience with erp systems (oracle netsuite or similar)
PREFERRED
- Professional designation CPA CTP or CFA
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Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary alcohol brands are part of the Sazerac family. Discover our portfolios, distilleries career opportunities & more!
