Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Park Ridge – Park Ridge, NJ

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Finance team at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ. This position supports the accounting of PIM and reports directly to our Assistant Controller. This Accountant will assist in the day to day as well as the month end activities of the department. They will utilize prior accounting knowledge and experience to enhance current business

Job Description

Execute month-end closing responsibilities for all assigned entities and/or accounts on a timely basis

Prepare and record journal entries

Perform detailed analytics to identify anomalies and discrepancies, and evaluate trends

Reconcile accounts and gather/create supporting documentation to validate account balances

Coordinate documentation support and correspondence for external audits

Create SOPs to document new and existing processes, recommending and implementing change as needed

Perform special projects and reporting as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

2 years of General Ledger Accounting experience

Experience working in an inventory-based, trading or manufacturing business required; CPG experience preferred

Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Proficiency with MS Office (Specifically Excel) and experience with accounting software

Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization

Excellent attention to detail

Aptitude and desire to think outside the box and implement change

Proven experience to work with minimum supervision

Worksite:

The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey

The role requires working on-site: Monday thru Friday

We are proud to offer:

Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (based on eligibility and position)

Comprehensive benefits package – EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more

Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life

Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays

Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend

Business casual dress

Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

Awards & Accolades:

#10 Candy Company in North America

#26 Global Candy Company

Makers of Welch’s – #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.

2024 Advocate of the Year Award

Recognized by NJBIA – State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024

Recognized byNew Jersey Business Magazine (https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-business-magazine/) 2024

Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

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