Sr. Accountant

L.A. Darling Company LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Under the Controller's overarching guidance, the Senior Accountant strategizes and oversees the accounting department's operations. This involves ensuring adherence to Marmon Group's policies and guidelines, including meeting deadlines for the closing process, while also maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting standards.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This role entails overseeing the closing procedures on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as well as managing all balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, it involves managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting department.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determination, establishment and coordination of accounting policies and practices, procedures, and internal controls.
• The development of accounting and management information systems.
• The formulation of uniform, consistent and timely financial reporting.
• Establishment of guidelines and procedures necessary for purchase investigations and the overall coordination and reporting of such investigation. Such guidelines and procedures must agree with Marmon Group policies and guidelines.
• Guidance and encouragement of staff under the Controller's supervision.
• Coordinate plant accounting policies, practices, and internal control procedures consistent with Marmon Group policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including AP, AR, Payroll, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Sales and Use tax reporting, Account Reconciliations, Accruals, and Inventory Management.
• Analyze and evaluate financial and operational data for effective management action on a timely basis.
• Prepare month end close reports and manage the closing cycle within short time frame.
• Maintain generally accepted accounting standards and procedures in accordance with Marmon Group policies and guidelines.
• A comprehensive grasp of a robust ERP system (Sage 500/Sage X3) and its transaction processes is essential. The candidate should possess the ability to troubleshoot transaction-related issues effectively.
• The position will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory costing.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree desired. In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education, training and 7-10 years experience.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.