Senior General Ledger Accountant

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.“Extraordinary made simple”

Irca Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our financial records, specifically within a manufacturing environment. The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for various accounting tasks related to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your accounting career within a stable and growing manufacturing organization. We are requiring someone to work onsite at our plant located in Duluth, GA.  

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for a variety of transactions, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions, with proper supporting documentation. 
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  
• Conducting analysis to provide insights into variances and trends that impact the organization's financial health.
• Adhering to regulatory and tax requirements while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing schedules and analyses.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and ensuring correct journal entries by cost centers
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses as requested by management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the general ledger function.
• Coordinating with departments such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and operational finance to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Provide support to other departments on accounting-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including advanced functions like VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.   
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• CPA or progress towards CPA certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Infor M3 and or a ERP systems or accounting software
• Knowledge of standard costing methodologies.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program