Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

Join Jack Link's as a Corporate Accounting Staff Accountant to provide accounting and analytical support to the Director of Corporate Accounting, Corporate Accounting Manager and the accounting team. 

Specifically, you will:

• Perform a proactive accounting review of accruals to improve general ledger accuracy and backend processing efficiency.
• Assist in period, quarter and yearend close activities to include general ledger entries, analysis and account reconciliations.
• Calculate and post depreciation expense according to company policy and manage the accumulated depreciation schedule. 
• Process asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements, including proper documentation and accounting entries. 
• Perform intercompany elimination reviews, receivable and payable balancing, and adjusting entries.
• Assist Financial Reporting with accounting policies and procedures as needed to increase the completeness, accuracy, validity, and timeliness of accounting information.
• Assist Corporate Accounting in the preparation and analysis of various financial and operating reports for corporate management.
• Assist Corporate Accounting in the management, review and reporting of travel and entertainment expense processing utilizing Concur.
• Establish strong working relationships with subsidiary controllers and accounting staff to increase financial understanding and implement best practice.
• Assist with Accounting and Finance scenario testing for SAP ECC/S4 conversions and updates.
• Assist with yearend audits as needed.
• Maintain accurate, thorough and high-quality analytics data.
• Provide backup to other accounting positions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance or related or equivalent experience.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting capacity.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Must be able to self-manage and operate with minimal supervision and handle assignments that are complex and urgent in nature.
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Excel.
• Possess strong communications skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred:

• Technical Enterprise Resource Planning system experience, SAP ECC/S4 
• BPC and Concur experience 

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $59,900 - $82,400 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.