Accounting Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Salary Range: $82,672 to $124,008 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As an Accounting Manager, you will manage and develop an Accounting team to ensure all processes are completed with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. You will manage the end of period closing and reporting activities including general ledger and fixed asset accounting.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborates with the Controller and external auditors to ensure financial reports are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting practices.
• Assists in processing the company annual budget.
• Manages the financial analysis process to ensure standard practices are in place.
• Responsible for ongoing employee coaching and development including performance reviews with team members.
• Manages current and new company accounting procedures that reinforce internal controls.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent Dot Foods experience.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
• Leadership necessary to manage people and processes.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines/goal dates.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Prior experience with PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, and specifically the General Ledger module.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision - Manages a team of Staff Accountants, Accounting Supervisor, and others as assigned.
• Travel - Occasional overnight travel for internal trainings and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance.
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing.
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.