Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst
Job Description
The Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst role at StarKist Co. is based in Reston, VA and requires onsite presence. The position supports both Accounting and Finance, with shared coverage across month-end, quarter-end, year-end close activities, audit support, and core planning and analysis responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Accounting team with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and audits, including accounting and reporting for AltruPet LLC, StarKist’s new pet food subsidiary.
- Support the Finance (FP&A) team with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with time allocated between Accounting and Finance based on peak periods.
- Support and review StarKist’s accounts payable process, including a three-way matching control approach.
- Execute closing procedures for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statements, with primary responsibility for AltruPet.
- Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash activities, including reconciliations to bank statements and subledgers.
- Account for intercompany transactions and shared service charges, and reconcile intercompany balances.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for management and the parent company.
- Coordinate with External and Internal Auditors for quarterly reviews and the annual audit, and support SOX/K-SOX internal controls.
- Conduct financial analysis, management reporting, and variance analysis, and present findings to management.
- Support the annual budget (AOP), forecasts, and monthly business reviews.
- Contribute to process and system improvements in SAP S/4HANA.
- Complete ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting and/or financial planning & analysis (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
- SAP experience required; SAP S/4HANA preferred.
- Hands-on month-end close experience, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- Knowledge of internal controls, corporate policies, and compliance.
- Analytical and detail-oriented approach with the ability to summarize high-level findings for management.
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to learn quickly.
- CPA and K-SOX/SOX experience (preferred).
- Korean language skills (a plus).
Tools and Technologies
- SAP
- SAP S/4HANA
- Excel
Role Details
- Location: Reston, VA (onsite)
- Compensation: USD 85,000 - 125,000 per year
- Minimum Experience: 3 years