Accountant – Supplier Allowances & Reconciliation

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CRG

The Tone:
This is a direct hire role at CRG’s global Fortune 500 client, located in Charlotte, NC. This client is a world-class food service provider with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, celebrating almost 30 years in North America. They are known for honors in diversity, inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting, specifically related to supplier volume allowances, contributing directly to the financial health and operational efficiency of a continuously growing organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Hybrid, Charlotte, NC

• Mission: Manage the recognition, allocation, reporting, and analysis of supplier volume allowances, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Access), SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Allowance Management: Manage the recognition, allocation, reporting, and analysis of supplier volume allowances for both internal and external customer groups.
• Income Assurance: Conduct trend analysis to confirm accurate income reporting and accrue any missing allowances prior to the close of each period.
• Account Compliance: Maintain the accuracy of purchasing balance sheet accounts in full compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal organizational accounting standards.
• Reconciliation & Resolution: Reconcile accounts receivable for assigned suppliers and meticulously resolve any discrepancies in a timely and precise manner.
• Process Enhancement: Evaluate and enhance existing financial processes to drive greater efficiency and accuracy across financial operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Entry-Level.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting experience, including experience processing large volumes of complex data.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills; knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Bonus: Experience with Access database skills; experience with SAP; experience working within a large company environment.