Financial Analyst at Aspire Bakeries

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like ®, ®, and ®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Aspire Bakeries is looking to attract a Financial Analyst in General Accounting to perform certain general accounting functions of the Company.  This role will liaise with the payroll team, the AR and AP team, the transactional finance team, the treasury team, the tax team and the bakery finance team.  The successful candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge and a commitment to accuracy and completeness of financial data.  This role will be assisting the year-end financial audit.  This role will also be involved in various special projects along with other duties that may be required for the Company to meet its objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in completing the month-end closing process and ensure that deadlines are met
• Prepare various month-end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare and upload weekly and monthly journal entries for, and not limited to, Concur, Payroll, and Treasury
• Assist in the year-end external financial audit
• Ensure a strong internal control environment and ensure the Company’s controls and procedures are enforced/established related to centralized general accounting
• Support and participate in special projects as assigned
• Assist with activities related to system implementations and automation projects related to general accounting
• Any other duties required to successfully execute this role

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience with knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Intermediate-Expert in Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)
• Strong system and analysis skills; SAP experience is preferable
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changes in processes, as needed
• Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Able to prioritize financial and operational activities
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Salary Range: $68,600 - $71,800

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.