Senior Accountant

Salary: 50K - 65K

Who We Are

Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee the accounting and financial activities of the organization. You will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, and analyzing financial data to provide insights and recommendations to the management team.

• Verify and post entries of purchases/sales invoices completed by junior team members.
• Review check and ACH payments to vendors and post expenses based on GAAP principles.
• Review payroll checks and tax payments, as well as the daily disbursements journal with supporting documents.
• Review monthly financial reports, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash on hand, and financial statements.
• Assist the Controller by acting as the first reviewer on the draft return.
• Coordinate accounting functions and programs, monitoring all transaction entries in the system for accuracy.
• Prepare an elimination spreadsheet for merged entities and gather necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• Handle full book ledgers of small entities like Real Estate/Holding Co., including reconciling daily bank account transactions, issuing expense payments, and maintaining CAM records.
• Issue debit notes and coordinate with attorneys to file property tax appeals.
• Assist the Controller in preparing monthly balance sheets and profit & loss statements for month-end closing.
• Coordinate with tax CPAs to file required tax forms.
• Perform any other accounting duties and support junior staff on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of progression Accounting experience, including 1+ years of people management experience.
• CPA certification is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese is a plus but not required
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP and other accounting regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and management.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

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