Corporate Accountant for a leading distributor and fast growing food production company

Accountant (based in headquarter) Our client a leading distributor of Japanese and Asian food products across North America, serving retailers, restaurants, and major grocery chains. With over a century of experience, the company continues to grow by delivering high-quality Asian foods through its extensive distribution network. Job Duties: • Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports. • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. • Prepare various reports and work papers every quarter for external auditors. • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance. • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents. • Document financial transactions by entering account information. • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. • Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. • Check accuracy of figures, calculations and posting pertaining to transactions recorded by branches. • Prepare and file government reports (sales & used tax, property tax, unclaimed property, corporate income tax) • Other accountants’ duties as required to support on-going business needs and cross-training initiatives. • Guide accounting clerks by coordinating activities and answering questions. • Initiate and manage financial and accounting software used by the company. • Complete special projects as assigned. Education/ Education: • College graduate and accounting major required. • 5 years plus experience in the related accounting work Special Requirements: • Excellent Microsoft Office skills • Critical & analytical thinking • Strong attention to detail. • Dependable work ethic. • Organized and thorough. • Customer service oriented / quick learner • Strong interpersonal & communication skills