Corporate Senior Accountant

A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots.  We are recruiting for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance Team at the Corporate Headquarters in Bells, TN.  The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for timely monthly/annual financial reporting, the monthly accounting close process, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset reporting, and monthly account reconciliations.

• Ensure that financial reporting is prepared accurately, timely and all balances are properly supported.
• Ensure data in the sub-systems support the balances recorded in the general ledger and all accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Work in coordination with other professionals across the organization to support financial reporting and fixed assets reporting.
• Prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) for internal and external reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy of reporting and that all account balances are properly supported and reconciled.
• Prepare analysis of financial statements and provide data-supported answers to management regarding complex financial transactions.
• Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger utilizing SAGE software and reconcile balances to the general ledger.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by creating budget schedules and reports.
• Prepare supporting documentation for external and internal audits.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the overall control environment.
• Ensure reporting meets the needs of the business and improves upon current reporting. Reporting should be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of the business over time.
• Prepare reports and journal entries for monthly and year-end close.
• Engage with Internal and External Auditors as needed to provide supporting documents for interim and year-end audit documentation.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to support general ledger balances and address reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback to account owners on reconciling items and assist in clearing when necessary.

Other roles, duties and special projects as assigned by management.

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in public accounting, financial reporting, or other general ledger accounting is required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Certified Public Accountant or MBA a plus).

SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in accounting systems and ability to analyze large amounts of data for reporting.  Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. SAGE experience a plus.

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H