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Constellation Brands

Accountant, Senior

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Summary: Under minimal supervision, the Senior Accountant works to ensure the completeness and accuracy of all transactions in the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This includes all activities related to the global accounting function: close procedures, preparation, review and analysis, maintaining a strong control environment and other activities necessary to support consolidated financial statements.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for preparation and review of monthly accounting close procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, as well as the accuracy of financial statements. Specific month-end close activities include:
    • Preparation and review of journal entries for operating companies, as well as consolidation and elimination entries
    • Record, analyze and review inter- and intra- company transactions
    • Review of trial balances and monthly trends; perform additional review as needed to support the close
    • Analysis and review of operating company financial statements, both foreign and domestic
    • Preparation and review of monthly U.S. GAAP financial statements including, balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
    • Preparation and review of high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Support a sustainable and efficient close and reporting process with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Preparation of quarterly external reporting deliverables and support of internal and external audit requirements.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant industry experience (combination preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required
  • CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SAP, BPC, and Blackline a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Location
Rochester, New York

Additional Locations
Chicago, Illinois

Job Type
Full time

Job Area
Finance & Accounting

The salary range for this role is:
$78,800.00 - $118,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA; Rochester, NY, USA
Job ID: Constellation_Brands-R-33335
Employment Type: Full Time