Corporate Accountant

Description

Lewis Bakeries is searching for an Accountant, responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization.

ABOUT LEWIS BAKERIES:

Lewis Bakeries is a family owned and operated company that was started by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns and rolls under branded products such as Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, as well as other brands. Bakery facilities are located in LaPorte, Ft. Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been one of quality and reliability since 1925. Every day the Lewis family and their caring associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products with a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

2. Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures.

3. Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.

4. Prepare adjusting journal entries.

5. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

6. Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses.

7. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal accounting principles.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience and/or education required.

2. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Finance and Accounting.

3. Experience with budgeting and cost control principles, including GAAP.

4. Great communication skills, written and spoken form.

5. Strong collaboration skills and desire to work within a team.

6. Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic; self-starter.

7. Seasonal weekend work may be required.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT:

· Experienced, stable company – Family-owned, founded in 1925

· Competitive salary

· Excellent benefits package – Low-cost medical & dental, 401k, and company-paid life & disability insurance

· Paid vacation and holidays

Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status.

All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration.

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