Staff Accountant- Logistics, Warehouse

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Supply Chain team in Buffalo, NY.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis USA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

From your PASSION to ours

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller, Logistics. The position is accountable for assisting the logistics accounting department, supporting the Lactalis USA Distribution Centers. As a Staff Accountant, the primary focus will be on the Lactalis Heritage network financials, cost accounting, and ensuring accurate reporting.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Monthly closing process – has an active role in the timely completion of the month end close process, including direct responsibilities for accounts/ analyses and oversight of others

· Maintenance of the general ledger for the logistics department

· Preparation of monthly and YTD internal financial statements

· Preparation and review of key account reconciliations

· Logistics department budget and expense analysis reporting; prepare and manage specific areas of the annual budget process

· Ensure adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures related to internal financial controls

· Audits – interim and year-end – will assist in the required audits, including coordination among departments. Will have direct interaction with both internal and external auditors

· Behave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard

· Provide support on other projects as needed, and accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested

· Occasionally work with other departments to achieve overall company objectives

· Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.

· This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

· To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· Associates degree or equivalent experience required;

· Bachelors degree or higher preferred; or equivalent experience to include a minimum of five (5) years job related experience.

Experience

· Management experience preferred

· 3+ years related experience required

Specialized Knowledge

· Experience in public accounting and private industry, manufacturing experience preferred

· IFRS +

Skills / Abilities

· Computer skills

· Interper sonal skills

· Communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Good planning and organizational skills

Professional Certifications

· CPA would be a plus