Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst

Description

Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst

About us ...

Hartz has been a leading brand in pet care for over 93 years. The Hartz brand has a high consumer awareness level and is considered one of the most trusted brands in the US. Hartz holds category leadership position in most categories in which it competes, including Wet Cat Treats, Flea & Tick treatment, Dog Pads, Natural Dog Treats, Grooming, and Toys.

At Hartz, we truly understand the important relationship between consumers and their pets, and we provide products that make this relationship more rewarding and fun. We emphasize category driving innovation to stay on the leading edge of superior pet care - so all pets can have a healthier, happier, and longer life!

As a team, we strive to support one another in all that we do and we look to hire associates who enjoy working cross-functionally and are passionate about pets.

The role ...

We are seeking a Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst who will be responsible for general accounting functions, financial reporting, management reporting, and financial analysis. This position is based in our Secaucus, NJ office but currently remote during COVID.

If you have 4+ years of experience as a Senior Accountant with strong financial planning and analysis background, comfortable with owning projects from start to finish, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities ...

Accounting

• Perform month end close functions including translation of subsidiary financial statements.


• Perform variance analysis of actual vs budget/forecast by department and investigate unusual variances.


• Prepare complex reconciliations and analysis and ensure that all sub ledger reconcile to G/L balances.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly parent Company reporting using DIVA system.


• Assist in statutory audit and parent company internal audit process including J-SOX compliance.


• Prepare quarterly income tax provision.


• Prepare support work papers for federal income tax and state income/franchise tax returns.


• Prepare IFRS consolidated financial statements and related footnotes disclosures.


• Prepare sales & use tax and personal property tax returns.


• Prepare journal entries, analysis and reconciliations of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.


• Coordinate preparation of CAPEX budget/forecast, track actual v/s budget/forecast CAPEX.


• Manage fixed asset register in SAGE FAS, reconcile to GL, prepare fixed assets rollforward.


• Manage sales and use tax audit.

Finance

• Manage the monthly management reporting.


• Manage month end close from ERP system to management reporting tool (TM1) including accurate allocations.


• Assist in creating quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.


• Participate in management meetings, providing information and resources to facilitate informed decision-making.


• Assist in creating Board of Director presentations.

You'll have ...

• 4+ years of experience as a Senior Accountant with strong financial planning and analysis background.


• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. CPA a plus.


• Sales & Use tax, and income tax experience required.


• Proficient with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Oracle preferred.


• Proficient with buisness performance management system, TM1 preferred.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).


• Advanced knowledge of Excel required (V lookup, Pivot table, etc.).


• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Must have strong presentation skills, effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and proactively, but also as a collaborator on a team.


• Must be willing to take on additional responsibilities and grow with the team.

We offer ...

• Competitive compensation and generous employee benefits!


• Opportunity for career advancement


• Flexibility to work remotely


• A casual and pet friendly work environment - you can bring your dog to work!


• Fun team events and celebrations throughout the year (once COVID ends)

If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, get in touch with us today!

Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join a team of people who share a common passion - a love for pets.

If you are a pet person, you have come to the right place. We are pet people, obsessed with finding new and better ways to connect pets with the people they love and love them back. We work hard to bring innovative products to market, make a difference in our communities and support our teams both inside and outside of work.

Take a look at the career opportunities we currently have available. Hartz provides competitive compensation and generous and comprehensive employee benefits.

Hartz is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance in completing the on-line Employment Application, please callHuman Resources at 800-354-0407, Ext. 120.When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

If we have a job in your area of interest and your background fits our requirements we will get back to you immediately.

Hartz is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to promoting diversity in the workplace.

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