Senior Accountant - Temporary

Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023.

We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!

* This role is a temporary position with benefits until end of 2027*

As the Senior Accountant at trü frü, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of a rapidly growing consumer brand. You will review and ensure the accuracy of general ledger functions including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger analysis, internal control environment, and project and expenditure monitoring. You will collaborate across internal and external teams to support trü frü’s financial objectives while ensuring the quality and integrity of financial information across our systems, promoting innovation and continually improving operational and financial effectiveness in compliance with GAAP and company policy.

• Participate in the preparation of internal financial statements, including variance analysis, written commentary on significant fluctuations, and summaries of financial highlights for distribution to senior management.
• Prepare and record journal entries for balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring proper supporting documentation is obtained and acting as gatekeeper for company books and records.
• Lead the periodic review of all balance sheet accounts across the company, reporting significant findings to management and seeking to improve reconciliation and analysis processes, including through automation.
• Support period-end responsibilities including financial statement consolidation, reconciliations, and various analytics.
• Aid in the submission of business unit results to the parent company financial reporting system, including ownership of mapping and reconciliation across multiple systems.
• Assist in the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls to support compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Participate in the preparation and collection of information required for internal and external audits.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team as needed.
• Prepare white paper write-ups researching and justifying U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Stay current on emerging accounting issues, proactively analyzing their impact on the company’s financial position and supporting implementation of new accounting standards.
• Other projects as needed.

• A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and maintain high standards of integrity and quality.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Enthusiastic about continuously improving accounting and business processes.
• A collaborative team player who can partner effectively across all levels of the company.
• Innovative and dynamic in your approach, bringing fresh thinking to complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Masters preferred), Business Administration, or Financial Management.
• 3+ years of experience in a Big Four environment, or 4–5 years in an accounting role.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, with the ability to create efficiencies.
• Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Accounting experience in a consumer goods company.

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