Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

Suburban Propane•Whippany, NJ

3d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for 90 years. Our Corporate headquarters in Whippany, NJ has a challenging career opportunity for a Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting . The Staff Accountant will champion various internal and external financial reporting requirements, including responsibilities related to fiscal month-end financial book close, facilitation with external audits of financial statements and related 10-Q/10-K filings, various SOX 404 process compliance efforts, quarterly XBRL reporting, support with regard to adoption of new accounting pronouncements and involvement in special projects. This position works under general direction/supervision of the Senior Manager - Financial Reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
1-3 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting or a combination of public/private experience
Strong working knowledge of current GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cross-departmental environment

Nice To Haves

CPA or serious CPA candidate preferred but not required
SAP and XBRL experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual financial book close, such as financial statement preparation, analysis and variance reporting
Assist in the preparation of periodic reports to the SEC (8-K, 10-Q, 10-K)
Understand, maintain and update our XBRL reporting framework for SEC compliance
General Ledger account reconciliations – reconcile and analyze various asset and liability accounts
Assist in enterprise-wide ongoing compliance of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Assist in business acquisitions and integrations
Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and ensure compliance
Participate in special projects as they arise
Must utilize knowledge of GAAP, SEC requirements and analytical skills, as well as adhere to company procedures and guidelines, to perform most job functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
Disability and life insurance
Employee recognition program
Generous tuition assistance program
Propane discounts, and more!
For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year (dependent on experience)