Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine food and custom products supplying many of the national retailers and independent stores across the country. Join the Nassau Candy Family in Hicksville, NY!Position: Full-time Location: This is an on-site position based in our Hicksville, NY office located on Duffy Avenue. Why Nassau Candy? At Nassau Candy, we believe in the power of sweetness, both in our treats and in the way we treat our team. We're not just in the candy business; we're in the people business! Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly/quarterly/annual general ledger activity and close processes
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Report on key financial metrics monthly in accordance with agency requirements
- Assist with company external audits and reviews
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Assist in processing invoices for payment, cash receipts and credit card reconciliations
- Review and supervise monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts including bank reconciliations
- Train, develop and oversee the daily workload of the accounting team
- Prepare and post necessary entries including payroll, adjusting and intercompany journal entries
- Analyze/Reconcile balance sheet and key P&L accounts periodically
- Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing business procedures and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Assist with corporate tax and regulatory filings and payments
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external business partners
- Effectively communicate business results and financial impacts to executive management through ad hoc reporting and analysis
- Asist with departmental projects and other responsibilities as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance
- CPA preferred
- 10+ years of overall combined Public and Corporate Accounting experience with minimum 4+ years managerial experience
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP)
- Proficient in financial reports interpretation and analysis
- Exceptionally motivated, organized and detail oriented; a team player who can work independently as well
- Strong skills supervising people, projects and closing timelines
- Prior experience with an ERP conversion is highly desirable