Job description:
backed by a leading growth equity firm, an la based cpgfood & bev company is looking for a strong accounting professional who is motivated to join a dynamic, high-growth company. you will be a key contributor to a small finance & accounting team and will report directly to the controller. as they continue to grow, there will be opportunities for learning and exposure to various key accounting areas. responsibilities: assist with annual audit and sox compliance activities collaborate with finance team on month close ap assist with ar prepare weekly bank reconciliation inventory accounting activities reconcile intercompany balances and review transactions prepare unrealized and realized fx gain and loss analysis create journal entries for month-end close and year-end close prepare consolidated financial statements prepare monthly flux analysis review, investigate, and correct errors in financial entries, documents, and reports balance sheet reconciliations develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies and procedures. requirements: bachelors degree in accounting 5 years of accounting experience (cpg industry with inventory preferred) or 2+ years of audit experience (with inventory) experience in creating policies and procedures is a plus experience in a high growth and fast-paced environment intermediate to advanced excel compensation: base + bonus + equity 95% of the employee health care cost 401k dog friendly office due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every submission.

Resume:
<<summarymanager, accountant, project and safety manager results driven, self motivated professional with solid experience in program development that profitably promotes occupational health and safety. recognized for encouraging a culture of safety that minimizes workplace incidents, resulting in cost savings associated with accidents and fines from state and federal non-compliance issues. able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and move quickly among projects. highlightswriting/reports employee counseling presentation skills eh&s task coordination financial analysis & budgeting recruiting & staffing networkingenvironmental assessments risk payroll customer servicedata collection & analysis business development benefits administrationsworkplace hazard reduction public speaking staff training & developmentworksite safety practices business law classroom proctoring & teachingaccident investigation project management technology skills; microsoft officefacility inspections osha contracts & negotiationsenvironmental permits accounting meetings & workshops experience 03/2015to 03/2015financial analyst/forensic accountantpostlethwaite & netterville–city,state,determined legal and financial considerations for businesses seeking economic damages because of business interruption caused by the deep water horizon oil spill in the gulf of mexico.review business financial documents in order to evaluate and assign monetary values to claims while maintaining the integrity of claims data with tasks including data entry and communication.rigorous quality control through claim information review.detection of fraudulent activity through forensic investigations, financial modeling, tax analysis and accounting litigation.resolution of pending client needs through interface with attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors.2012to 03/2015director of operations/accountantinternational staffing association–city,state,sourcing strategies to support the strategic, operational, and business plan for the company.influence senior business executives on strategy, resources, hiring forecasts, and capacity planning.establish and oversee maintenance of effective candidate sourcing channels and both internal and external resume tracking systems to speed the process of identifying qualified candidates and tracking effectiveness and efficiency metrics.assisted with proposal generation, implementation, training, and daily oversight of key account service delivery teams, overall delivery of key account results, and the management and nurturing of client relationships to deliver the highest caliber client results.provided timely feedback to management and clients regarding workload and accomplishments, ensuring accuracy of data and timely, through completion of assignments.2010to2012safety manager/project manager/accountantconstruction management enterprises–city,state,supervised, trained, advised, inspected and maintained responsibility for the health, morale, discipline and welfare of all employees at separate locations.responsible for safety audits at construction sites, monitoring appropriate safety gear and display of safety signage.served as the go-to person, continually sought out by leaders, subordinates, and peers throughout the organization for technical and tactical advice and expertise.participated in formulation of management structure, labor policies, employee handbook, management and employee training handbook, and operating guidelines in preparation for new hire trainings.obtained building permits and worked with general contractors and clients on architectural plans.oversaw daily construction, and handled accounting, including paying all subcontractors.assisted management in determining correct accounting of third party partnership expenses.related experience s: administrative support, customer service, contracts, and proposals, accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, bank reconciliation and deposits, email and internet research. education expected in2011totobachelor of science:accountinguniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:expected in2011totobachelor of science:accountinguniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:accountingexpected in2011toto:business administration managementuniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:business administration and managementexpected in2015totocertified occupational safety specialist:safetylouisiana state university-baton rouge,lagpa: skills accounting, accounts payable, administrative support, bank reconciliation, benefits, budgeting, business development, business law, business plan, capacity planning, contracts, counseling, cpr, client, clients, customer service, data collection, data entry, delivery, email, employee relations, employee training, staff training, english, financial analysis, financial modeling, first aid, hiring, legal, regulatory compliance, litigation, meetings, microsoft office, negotiations, networking, nursing, oil, internet research, payroll, policies, presentation skills, project management, proposals, proposal, public speaking, quality control, recruiting, safety, sourcing strategies, bilingual-spanish, staffing, strategy, strategic, tax, teaching, workshops.