Accountant

AccountantDenver, ColoradoWithin our Finance team located in Denver, Leprino is seeking an Accountant to drive our organization to even greater levels of financial excellence! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $65,000 and $76,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.Support monthly financial close processes, including preparing journal entries and ensuring compliance with company policies.Reconcile balance sheets on a monthly basis, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.Partner with various departments to provide timely and accurate financial analysis of cost centers and offer insights into monthly variances.Assist with both internal and external audits by gathering data and ensuring that all financial statements adhere to regulations.Collaborate on budget preparation, including payroll and expense budgets, ensuring alignment with department goals.Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance financial reporting through the use of SAP and other financial tools.Support the Corporate Accounting team with financial analysis, account reclassifications, and coding for various internal reports.You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):Bachelor's degree in Accounting.A solid understanding ofU.S. GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting.Proven experience working with Microsoft Excel for financial analysis.At least 1-3 years of experience in accounting, including exposure to general ledger processes.The ability to work a weekly 3/2 (office/home) hybrid schedule.We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):Experience working with SAP or other enterprise financial systems.A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.Background in manufacturing or food production industries.Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.Offering You In Return:A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.Our Story:Leprino Foods' history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino Foods is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." To help us achieve that bold vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to well over 5,000 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey? Learn more about Leprino Foods: Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at https://www.psychemedics.comLeprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/VeteranNearest Major Market: Denver