Accountant

Full job description
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose: The Accountant's responsibilities will be to provide timely and accurate processing of financial transactions related to accounting activities in accordance with fairlife's accounting policies and principals, US GAAP and local government regulations.

responsibilities:

General Ledger - Support the monthly financial statement close process
Prepare journal entries and period end accruals for posting to the general ledger with proper supporting documentation
Monitor day-to-day general ledger activity
Perform monthly variance analysis, recommend accruals and prepare variance commentary
Review and analyze financial data
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
Assist with compiling information and workpapers for year-end/interim audit and tax support
Prepare various monthly reporting
Act as a business partner for all fairlife teams
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required
Perform other related duties & participates in special projects as assigned
skills/qualifications required:

B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus
1-2 years of general accounting experience
Foundational accounting knowledge of debits, credits, assets and liabilities
Proficient in Microsoft products and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems