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BUNZL Corporate Staff Accountant in Collierville, Tennessee
Description
The Staff Accountant will assist in month-end processes, prepare journal entries, and perform general bookkeeping. This position will prepare data for the internal and external auditors and will work on special projects as requested.
Responsibilities:
Protect assets by monitoring maintenance of internal controls and procedures.
Coordinate with multiple foreign subsidiaries to maintain and control uniform chart of accounts and account mapping. Maintains and controls financial statement formatting and reporting.
Monitor adherence to departmental budgets, analyzes variances and recommends corrective action.
Perform on-site internal audits of all subsidiaries on an annual or as needed basis.
Assist and coordinates with external auditors to ensure audits are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Prepare and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintain and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies.
Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Perform independent research for presentation to management & make recommendations for action.
Knowledge of SAP /Power BI preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus/preference, but not required.
Self-starter with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
Ability to compile and analyze data and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Effective oral & written communication skills.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
Must have 3-5 years experience in accounting or related field.
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
Experience with accounting consolidation systems is required, preferably with SAP.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Previous experiences with Mergers & Acquisitions a plus.
Background in multi-currency and multi-entity preferred.
Experience with a publicly traded company preferred.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed during weekends and holidays to comply with corporate reporting deadlines.
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.