Temporary Senior Accountant

Temporary Senior Accountant Location Nottingham, PA :

Description Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Temporary Senior Accountant position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 40+ hours a week
• DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT : Will likely be 1.5-2 year assignment
• BENEFITS : This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing.
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
  • Paid Employee referral program.

Qualifications for Senior Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related degree.
• 5-7 years of accounting or finance related experience.
• General understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the role.
• Team focused approach that supports the culture of Herr's.
• Strong desire to improve, innovate and help support best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial systems.

Benefit (Details): Herr's is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Key Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Perform and direct key aspects of the monthly accounting close process.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Oversee the general ledger, AR, and payables ledgers within the accounting system.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Supervise a team of 2-4 direct reports in general accounting functions.
• Collaborate with peers in support of the overall finance and accounting team.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and building strong employee relationships.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and other projects as requested.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial audit activities.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [email protected] Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

About Herr Foods Inc.

Herr Foods Inc. is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr's family business an enjoyable place to work!