Sr Accountant Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Accounting

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Location

Dallas, TX

Other

Finance/Accounting

What You Need To Know

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
dental and vision plans
tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
disability coverage
life insurance plans
a 401(k) plan
tuition assistance
a wellness program
parental leave
vacation accrual
paid sick leave
and more

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible to prepare accounting information by analyzing, recording, verifying, consolidating, entering, and monitoring transactions; preparing trial balances and financial statements; producing payroll; supporting external auditors; helping team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Leads the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting
Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use
Completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities
Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills
Reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entries and month end close. Analyze monthly gross profit and reconcile distribution system reporting to financial system reporting
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly; communicate across departments and corporate accounting to resolve outstanding items
Review balance sheet accounts prepared by corporate accounting and resolve outstanding items.
Monitor asset acquisition, transfer, and disposition activities
Prepare corporate schedules quarterly
Prepare interim and annual external audit schedules
Support internal and external audit activities, as required
Link all journal entries with appropriate backup to document number

Resolve internal and external customer issues and inquiries in a timely and satisfactory manner
Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Accounting and 2-3 years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills
Experience in balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation within a large accounting group

Physical Demands

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding…