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SR. STAFF ACCOUNTANT

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El Segundo, CA – (In-Office)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S. Besides its eponymous brand, Chicken of the Sea also sells Genova and King Oscar premium seafood products.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Senior Staff Accountant assists the accounting manager with full-cycle accounting and financial analysis. This position will support the senior accountants, accounting manager and varies director(s) of accounting/finance to ensure accuracy of accounting records and financial statements. The sr. staff accountant is responsible for processing financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS, prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, assist with audit(s), prepare state tax and other regulatory filings, and assist in preparing and leading G&A budgets. The sr. staff accountant will protect the organization’s integrity by maintaining the company’s product and customer information confidential. Over time will be needed during quarterly/annual audit and month end.  This is an in-office role in our El Segundo (Los Angeles) office and the pay range for annual base salary is 70-85K, depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner and collaborate with other accounting team members to provide accounting services to assigned operating companies in U.S
  • Perform monthly close functions, including account reconciliations, accruals and preparation of journal entries
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a monthly basis
  • Ensure that adequate supporting documentation and approvals are maintained for audit purposes
  • Ensure all month-end journal entries are recorded following the monthly close schedule.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Inventory, Logistics, A/R, A/P, Legal and HR as needed as well as other departments
  • Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts as assigned
  • Prepare fluctuation of balance sheets and other ad hoc analyses
  • Assists with quarterly & annual review analysis as needed for management and audit
  • Prepare supporting schedules to facilitate audit schedules and collaborate with external auditors to ensure timely and adequate responses to audit requests
  • Identify and improve procedures to achieve efficiencies with month – end close and day to day operations
  • Support Finance Director(s) with month end accruals and day-to-day activities and other ad hoc projects relating to COGS, marketing and
  • Document policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Preparation of audit and tax schedules for year end
  • Timely prepare state tax filings, property taxes and other regulatory filings as needed for COSI/USPN/TUNA
  • Promote internal controls, adherence to operating procedures and compliance to financial reporting guidelines
  • Assists with ad hoc accounting and financial projects as requested

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related business field with an accounting concentration
  • 3-7 years of combined accounting experience within a medium-to-large business
  • Experience in a food manufacturing company and import business is a plus
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP or other accounting applications, especially Oracle, AS400 and SAP
  • Advanced Excel skills strongly desired; (i.e. pivot tables, v/x-lookups, formulas, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in an office environment and participate in Team building/ collaboration
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively with direction from supervisor
  • Comfortable providing mentorship and guidance to Entry-Mid level staff as needed
  • Strong analytical and math skills
  • Good collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Exhibits effective organizational and time-management skills
  • Knowledge or familiarity of Cost Accounting is a plus
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Strong ability to handle assignments within tight timelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, communicate (typically by talking, listening, writing, and typing), move around the office to various locations for meetings and in-person gatherings, and reach or carry materials with arms and hands.

Moreover, the employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch. 

As a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 – for the third year running.  As a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility. 

We heeded our stakeholders’ calls with SeaChange®, Thai Union’s sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange® aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry.

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