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.

The Accounting Specialist will play a key role in the company-wide automated expense process; guide, track and review certain departmental invoices; maintain complete and accurate records; assist with financial reporting and routine accounting duties. Candidates should be an efficient and skilled individual with strong communication and computer skills.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Administration of SAP Concur automated expense processing system

-       Process and review company-wide expense reports

-       Administration of user profiles

-       Ongoing customer service and training for users

Proactive and efficient maintenance and processing of departmental invoices

-       Independently process and review all invoices for team(s)

-       Proactively track and maintain records for long-term contracts

-       Account coding and coding review

General accounting activities

-       Perform journal entries

-       Complete account reconciliations

-       Period close and yearend audit support

Participation in ongoing development opportunities to improve efficiency and assume additional responsibilities

Perform other accounting duties and responsibilities as necessary

Required Education: 

• High School Diploma; Associate Degree in Accounting preferred

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years general accounting experience

Preferred:

• Intermediate computer skills including Excel.  Knowledge of SAP and Concur helpful.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• General understanding of accounting principles
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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.

E-Verify
We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

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