Accounting Manager

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems.  Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling.

Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.  Marlen is a Duravant Company, headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.   Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will report directly to the Director of Finance or Sr. Finance Manager and will be responsible for all financial aspects of the operating company and establishing the proper control environment.  Responsibilities include month end close and reporting process. Ad hoc reporting and monthly analysis of the results will be an integral part of this position. This position will coordinate the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, direct financial reporting, and assist in annual audits.  This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate product costing. In this position, you will be responsible for contributing to the reporting of periodic results and closing periods, monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet account, managing fixed assets, processing and recording payroll, and acting as a liaison between the finance group and other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with establishing and maintaining department operating practices and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and internal accounting policies.
• Oversee the accounting department staff along with establishing and tracking their development plans for long-term career growth; monitoring the timely completion of staff assignments; counselling employees for performance issues.
• Act as a liaison between the finance group and other departments within the organization.
• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting. This includes preparation of the period-end adjusting entries.
• Assist with monthly preparation of the financial package for the company.
• Monthly balance sheet and sales reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Assist with foreign currency translations.
• Manage external audits.
• Review accounts and analyze variances.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including transfer pricing, and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Manage fixed assets.
• Biweekly payroll processing and monthly commissions calculation.
• Processing payments in the bank.
• Review daily inquiries and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead or manage any additional special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience with a track record of training, developing, and motivating staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a contributing member of an energetic team.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft software products (particularly Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Successful leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Liaison for external auditors.
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and preparing adjusting journal entries.
• Experience in preparing account reconciliations and financial statements
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Syteline experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to stand, walk, bend, twist and reach with arms and hands. Good visual acuity to see computer screens and read fine print on a variety of reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and manufacturing environment.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• Competitive wages with growth opportunity.
• Shared company-paid premium health benefits with buy-up options.
• Company-paid telemedicine (general medicine) program.
• Company paid Long-term Disability Plan and Basic Life and AD&D.
• 401(k) employer matching plan.

• Three weeks of paid leave and 10 paid holidays.
• Educational Assistance Program that pays for job-related tuition assistance, training, course registration and exam fees (up to $5,250 per calendar year per eligibility requirements).
• Company discount program for you and your family (e.g., concerts, sporting events, health and wellness, travel, gifts and more!).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that assists with guidance on childcare, financial planning, pet care and more.
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results.
• Customer-centric: We have long-standing valued customers and differentiate ourselves by providing them with exceptional services.
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset, our employees, and their successes!

Marlen International (“Marlen”) maintains a drug-free workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact Marlen Human Resources Department to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment. Marlen participates in E-Verify.