Sales Finance Staff Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Department: Finance & Accounting
  • Site Location: Minong

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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Sales Finance Staff Accountant is to provide accounting and analytical support to the Director of Sales Finance, Sales Accounting Manager and the sales team.  This position will be heavily involved in reviewing all SPT (Sales Planning Tool) activity to improve general ledger accuracy and backend processing efficiency. This position manages the broker commission process.

Job Duties:

  • Perform a proactive accounting review of SPT promotions to improve general ledger accuracy and backend processing efficiency.

  • Manage SPT Accounting Audit reports and collaborate with sales to keep SPT accurate and promotions settled timely.

  • Ad hoc reporting to identify and resolve SPT data entry issues.  Collaborate with sales, accounts receivable, sales accounting and SPT team.

  • Period end re-occurring duties to include accrual entries, general ledger adjustments, analysis and account reconciliations.

  • File preparation for internal reclass of sales process.  Perform SAP uploads for order/billing document creation.

  • Administer broker agreements, transitions and adjustments

  • Manage automated and manual commission processes

  • Establish strong working relationships with sales and accounting teams.

  • Maintain accurate, thorough and high quality sales analytics data.

  • Develop technical skills and knowledge to become proficient in report creation.

  • Assist in special projects as determined by department management.

 

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in an accounting capacity.

  • Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.

  • Detailed 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.

Additional Information

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.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.