Job Summary
- Company
- Dannon
- Location
- White plains, NY 10603
- Industries
- Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Entry Level
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience- Job Reference Code
- 018047
Staff Accountant
About the Job
WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL INSIDE. DO YOU?
Company Background
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.
The DANNON Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, DANNON is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. We are committed to bringing health to the greatest number of people across America through our product’s benefits. We will exceed customer expectations by transforming the dairy category to attract and build daily consumption. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork.
Position Summary
The position supports the accounting and reporting processes for Dannon and the holding company. The candidate would work with the team to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the accounting close and adherence to internal accounting policy and IFRS as required. The candidate should possess the potential to advance within the department. Major Activities include:
1. Intercompany accounting for D Foods service company.
Responsibilities include working with the planning department to determine appropriate charges; billing; managing both accounts receivable and payable; troubleshooting the accounts payable process; account collections and forecasting.
2. Preparation of various account reconciliations including but not exclusive to the inter-company accounts, general accrual and other balance sheet accounts.
3. Support Dannon and Holding company close by preparing and entering recurring entries, entering other entries for staff and inputting financial results to the Magnitude reporting system.
4. Responsible for creation, input and reconciliation of Capex and Fixed Assets transaction entries
Responsible for the collection and maintenance of SOX supporting documentation.
5. Support the transactional functionality for the Dannon Research Institute (DRI). Tasks include attaining and reviewing support for check issuance; issuing and recording checks; expense reporting to DRI program staff and account reconciliations.
6. Support other functions within departments as required, including but not limited to:
• Off-balance sheet (lease) accounting
• Dannon Company audit support
• Goods receipt/Invoice receipt (GR/IR) accounts clearing and reconciliation
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Accounting/ Finance
- 0 to 3 years work Experience
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Public accounting experience
- Knowledge of SAP
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organization and follow through skills.
- Flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to adjust to the continuous evolution of the department.
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Agency or individual phone calls not accepted
