Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant

Job Description

Reports To: Controller

Direct Reports: None

ABOUT Bonide

With a legacy of trust dating back to 1926, Bonide has evolved into a global force in the gardening industry as a proud member of the Syngenta Group. This partnership has bestowed upon our family business the invaluable advantage of a worldwide presence and extensive resources, enabling us to serve gardeners across the globe with exceptional pest control solutions for generations to come. At our Oriskany, NY facility, a dedicated team of over 200 professionals passionately produces our diverse portfolio of synthetic and Organic Gardening Products.

Our commitment to meeting every gardener's needs is unwavering, and we offer a comprehensive range of weed, insect, disease, and animal controls in various formulations and applications. You can find our premium products at national, regional, and local home centers, hardware stores, mass merchants, and garden centers throughout America. Bonide stands tall as a recognized and respected industry leader, reflecting the trust and admiration we have earned from gardening enthusiasts across the country!

Role Summary

Reporting to the Bonide Controller, the Staff Accountant will play a key role in performing and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Bonide Products, LLC., including ensuring account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed timely, compliance with internal and external requirements and ensuring the integrity of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Duties and responsibilities

* Responsible for performing various general ledger accounting activities including but not limited to journal entries, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and expense account reviews.

* Administers internal control review & compliance activities to include tracking necessary support and assisting in review of controls in accordance with company & internal and external audit requirements, indirect taxes, and government reporting.

* Assist with month-end close, including performing account reconciliations, recording standard and non-standard journal entries, etc. at the direction of the Controller .

* Assist as needed with Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other finance areas.

* Support the Controller with financial operations infrastructure transformation including ERP improvements, treasury systems, accounts payable and payroll automation.

* Actively engages in system improvement initiatives to support the company's strategic business objectives to grow the business.

* Monthly account reconciliations & reconciliations to parent company reporting systems.

* Supports the acounting team's oversight of manufacturing environment controls, Bill of Materials, master data integrity, inventory control, end of period transaction cutoff, reconciliations of subledgers to the general ledger.

* Actively engages & collaborates across business units including sales, marketing, supply chain and production operations to ensure cross functional alignment on business objectives.

skills and Abilities

* Flexibility and willingness to change; challenging current processes to improve long-term Finance goal of being a Strategic Business Partner.

* Committed to the big picture, collectively pursues unselfish goals with humility & invests in making all of us better.

* Ability to authentically connect with people & motivate around a message.

* Avoids mediocrity, reflects an openness to change to new experiences & knowledge

* Ability to understand the flow of transactions within the ERP system, demonstrate inquisitiveness and willingness to improve existing processes .

* Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment with comfortability in setting the pace rather than awaiting direction.

Requirements

* Proficient in ERP systems

* Bachelor's degree (accounting) with at least 52 years of relevant accounting experience.

* Experience with various tax filings (Sales & Use and property) strongly preferred but not required.

* Advanced Excel skills

* CPA license preferred but not required.

An essential element of Bonide culture is our commitment to diversity. Bonide is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in our industry.