Staff Accountant

Business Unit Description:

For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio.

In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant acts as a key business partner within the organization by providing oversight in financial accounting, with a primary focus on journal entry preparation and account analysis. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across various operational activities to support informed decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to organizational success by leveraging theoretical knowledge, analytical skills and attention to detail acquired during academic studies and prior experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing various calculations/analyses and corresponding journal entries. Management of general corporate accounting matters including cash activity, payroll, accrued liabilities and transportation.

Manage timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts through development and maintenance of detailed general ledger subsidiary schedules

Prepare monthly entries and reconciliations for significant account balances such as advertising and other complex accounting processes

Manage monthly intercompany transactions, including managing reconciliations with sister companies

Track and record company cash and T&E transactions and related accounts

Collaborate with corporate departments to maintain and manage advertising and coupon spend

Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis procedures

Assist with system data conversion/migration on an ad hoc basis

Assist in organizational compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including maintaining adequate control documentation

Interface with internal and external auditors including preparing schedules, providing explanations, and preparing any other data as required. Field and resolve inquiries from management on an ad hoc basis

Involvement in the optimization of various accounting procedures

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA (or working towards) preferred

1 to 3 years relevant experience gained through public accounting or related industry experience

General ledger accounting background with a broad knowledge of consolidations and monthly closings

Experience using SAP and Oracle ERP systems preferred

Experience with OneStream/HFM or similar consolidation software a plus

Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, flexible and positive

Good problem solving and decision-making skills

Permanent