Senior Accountant - Barcel

Company Profile: Barcel USA is the snack division of Grupo Bimbo located in the US. We are an exciting, young and fast growing consumer packaged goods...

     Responsibilities:

Provides financial information to Finance Director by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors.

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Secures financial information by completing database backups.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Review customer accounts.

Act as liaison between customer, sales, logistics, and GS.

Issue Credit Requests in order to maintain healthy accounts.

Perform analysis of customer account performance.

Maintain credit logs for month end accrual and activities.

Develop, maintain, and report KPI dashboards for each intercompany department.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for senior management which include metrics, information, and graphs.

Use historical data to develop a forecast and budget.

Prepare budget templates for each department and coordinate plans to develop budget piece by piece.

Make changes to budget as requested by senior management.

Perform physical inventory.

Be a team player that enjoys filling in and helping where they’re needed.

Work on special projects as requested.

 

     Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business administration, related field or 2 years of relevant work experience.

Work experience required:  

A minimum of 2 years in Accounting is required.

Skills:

Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups, VBA, Macros)

Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Power Point with emphasis on design and Word

Excellent communication skills

Financial analysis skills

Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS

Financial reports preparation under IFRS.

Follow up and tracking ability skills.

Project management skills

Ability to quickly learn the working of an ERP system (Oracle Cloud)

Spanish proficiency highly desirable (50%)

Availability to travel: Inside the Country 10% and Outside the Country 10%

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to handle objects, tools or controls manually. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions.