Sconza Candy Company, located in Oakdale, California, is a hand crafted quality candy manufacturing company which has been in business since 1939. The company specializes in co-manufacturing and co-packaging of chocolate and sugar panned items.

JOB TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

JOB STATEMENT: The Senior Staff Accountant is a key role in the Accounting department. The position will include daily interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers. This position requires exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The ideal Senior Staff Accountant will have great skills with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Essential functions:

• Handle full-cycle Accounts Payable.

• Analyze invoice/expense reports and record entries for accounts and cost centers.
• Process vendor payments, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain historical records.
• Allocate credit card expenses and reconcile statements

• Maintain the general ledger including account reconciliations.
• Process incoming check deposit.
• Manage the aging to ensure that payments are within terms, and cash flow is optimized.
• Track all deductions and agreed upon payments for trade shows, vend trade, samplings, etc.
• Works closely with CPA's during audits.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Accounting Degree and/or Accounting Knowledge with experience
• Advanced MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook
• Three + years directly related experience
• Understanding of systems, skills and processing requirements
• Proven analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organization
• Self-directed, team player

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act as a valuable resource for management
• Create predictable, accurate and high quality results
• Meet timelines for output
• Maintaining a positive, constructive attitude
• Work effectively with the team
• Contribute ideas for improvement of the processes that impact organizational success.

BENEFITS:

Sconza Candy Company offers a competitive compensation and benefit program which includes full medical and dental coverage, 401(k) with company match + discretionary contribution (100% vested immediately), vacation and 11 holidays per year.