What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Albert Uster Imports?
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. ("AUI") is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.
Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
AUI is seeking a Staff Accountant . The Staff Accountant assists the Accounting Manager and the Division Controller with the effective operation of Division Accounting, including month-end close, monthly reporting requirements, collaboration with accounts payable, continuous process improvements, and ensuring that financial statements are prepared in compliance with policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager of AUI.
As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Support all aspects of the month-end close process, including preparing workpapers and journal entries for review, and ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements
- Prepare and review monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accounts are reconciled timely and reconciling items are addressed appropriately
- Work alongside accounts payable staff on a variety of areas (i.e. invoice approvals, GL coding and other miscellaneous items)
- Enter AP Invoices, performing three-way match
- Prepare daily batch checks runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions by running aging reports and pulling invoices for management approval and release
- Manage various state tax filings and payments
- Drive improvements to the internal accounting processes through automation, improved accuracy, and efficiency
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
Preferred
SALARY RANGE
Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Albert Uster Imports does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $60,000 - $75,000.
This role will be bonus eligible.
Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.
Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!
AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfood.com.
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Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
