Lyons Magnus LLC Looking for Senior Accountant at Fresno, CA Full Time

Creativity, innovative thinking and the manufacturing of top-quality products have put Lyons Magnus in the forefront of the food industry. Lyons is involved in each phase of the food manufacturing process from the growing of the raw materials to the marketing of the finished products – and everything in between. Lyons produces more than 2,000 different items for the industrial ingredient and foodservice segments, designing products for some of the top restaurant chains in the country, as well as international accounts.

This huge undertaking could not be done without a diverse and talented staff. At Lyons, our people are the heart of our organization. Lyons is proud to cultivate a thriving work environment with employees who are not just satisfied and productive but engaged in creating the future – the company’s and their own.

Lyons Magnus is seeking a Senior Accountant in our Fresno, California Corporate office to join their team!

Overview of Position:

A key member of the finance department, this position will be responsible for day-to-day accounting for financial transactions and month-end reporting activities, as well as various other tasks as determined by department management based on the business needs of the Company and accounting department.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
• Broad understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), both in rule and in practical applications.
• Posting of general journal entries, both as part of the month-end close process as well as ad hoc as they arise either via request or as a result of research and reconciliation activities performed monthly. Preparation of auditable supporting documentation for each journal posted.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Reconciliation activities include analyzing postings to the account, assessing for reasonableness and appropriateness, and recording adjustments as necessary. Preparation of auditable supporting documentation for each reconciliation prepared.
• Preparation of month-end reporting book pages, providing valuable information to management and other internal users. Continual improvement and enhancement of assigned pages and familiarity with all aspects of the book which is prepared by the department.
• Completion of bank reconciliations monthly for all Company-wide accounts. Investigation and resolution of unreconciled differences, as applicable.
• Banking activities including activities such as preparing/approving electronic payments, preparation of daily banking sheet for internal management reporting.
• Payroll-related journal postings and related reconciliations. Working closing with HR/Payroll, as well as the Payroll system, to ensure complete and accurate posting of payroll and payroll tax related activities.
• Oversee the Company’s travel and expense policy and process monthly expense reports for reimbursement through SAP Concur
• Key contact relative to financial statement audit coordination, including interaction with member of the audit team and cross departmental coordination on requests and data collection.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skill and/or ability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent organizational, planning and overall time management skills. Must be able to work on a variety of project simultaneously and prioritize work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and employees within other departments to facilitate strong working relationships and a cooperative environment within the organization.
• Strong communication skills. Duties often include interaction with other employees within the organization and with external vendors to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Accountable and dependable. Consistent in attendance and timeliness. Must be able to work a degree of overtime as needed to keep up with workload and assigned responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, Accounting or Business required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience within related fields preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 preferred.

Additional Information

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.

To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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