Staff Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of accounting and financial results. This will be a hands‑on position that will interact with business unit leadership and coordinate with teammates in various departments to ensure the proper execution of accounting functions and the accurate reporting of financial results. The position will be located at the Branded Division offices of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group in Richmond, Virginia.

You will perform accounting and analysis functions that support the compilation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial results. Additionally, you will be responsible for special projects as required by the Finance Business Partner & Controller.

• Monthly Closing/Reconciliation
• Creates and enters journal entry transactions in conjunction with the monthly closing process
• Performs analysis of balance sheet reserves, including review of activity and evaluation of the adequacy of reserves
• Prepares various account reconciliations
• Bank Reporting
• Enters/posts banking information on a weekly basis
• Performs reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis
• Collaborates with others to resolve issues/discrepancies
• Internal Control Compliance
• Responsible for updating and maintaining internal control documentation as required by the corporate parent (Scandinavian Tobacco Group)
• Validates and tests compliance with key controls monthly
• Audit
• Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as requested by external auditors during annual financial statement audit

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA desirable.
• Ability to prioritize various tasks to effectively manage multiple ongoing tasks/projects and to deliver complete, accurate, and timely analyses.
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimum direction/supervision.
• Ability to work at the detail level as well as understand the larger landscape.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) plus enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably AX and Oracle.

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match
• Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

* Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.

** This position does not offer Visa sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States and only qualified candidates will be contacted.