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Jim Beam Brands Co Accounting Analyst in Louisville, Kentucky
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?
Global Business Services (GBS) aspires to be the Partner of Choice for Beam Suntory, creating exceptional value through the superior delivery of business services and solutions. The GBS Accounting Analyst position will be responsible for supporting accounting functions in North America. This position is pivotal in ensuring accuracy of Beam Suntory's financial records and a timely and accurate financial close. This role will be involved in but not limited to fixed asset accounting, intercompany management, inventory accounting, journal entry processing, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. This position will be responsible for driving continuous process improvements and helping the team expand its current scope of services. This individual reports to the Record to Report Manager in Louisville, KY.
Join a global company committed to diversity and inclusion
Exposure to different aspects of financial accounting and global business functions
Gain experience with SAP, reporting systems, and other applications
Work with a broad range of internal customers and stakeholders
Role Responsibilities
Support team in general ledger management, account reconciliation, inventory accounting, fixed assets, key audit controls, relationship building, and financial close activities
Prepare and park assigned financial entries (monthly and daily)
Perform periodic reconciliations and adjustment entries for general ledger accounts
Support critical month end close activities for multiple legal entities
Assess and communicate material risks to key stakeholders
Drive efficiency gains and ensure the high quality of financial accounts
Execute and analyze assigned Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports
Document operational tasks and end to end process flows to identify key areas of improvement
Collaborate globally and cross-functionally on various strategic initiatives to promote short-term and long-term performance
Advance opportunities in analytics leveraging SAP, PowerBI, and other applications
Partner with other functions to create automation and advanced reporting initiatives
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to maintain controls and process documentation
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree
Years of experience: 2 - 3 years prior accounting/finance experience
Level of experience: comprehensive PC skills, advanced level Excel using Pivot Tables, lookups, and logic statements
Systems: Demonstrated ability to learn new applications (technical aptitude)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and financial reporting solutions
Experience in a high-paced environment
Familiarity with analytics and RPA software
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.
Nearest Major Market: Louisville
Job Segment: ERP, SAP, Technology
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity