Staff Accountant

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

The Staff Accountant is an entry level position reporting into the Controller focusing on accounts payable as well as delivering on that will focus on Accounts Payable, and will be responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This position will also be responsible for financial reconciliation of multiple accounts across various accounting systems.

Key responsibilities include:

· Establish records of accounts and input accounting data entries.

· Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel.

· Organize financial documents to proper filing.

· Create excel spreadsheets to approve and update credit card payments.

· Track, prepare and verify all company payments, invoicing, expenditures, and employee paychecks.

· Process payments through bank accounts and credit cards and follows up with the Purchasing Department regarding any questions and/or concerns.

· Reconcile processed documents by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

· Assist customers and employees with accounts payable questions, and handle billing inquiries from company utility representatives.

· Resolves invoice/purchase order discrepancies effectively and in a timely manner.

· Contribute new strategies and knowledge to the department to effectively improve the payment process.

· Handle special projects / assigned tasks as needed from the team and the Controller.

Qualifications:

· Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

· 1-3 years' experience in accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable within a professional environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Google‐based programs such as Google Sheets/Docs.

· Previous Experience with SAP by Design, QuickBooks highly preferred

Position is located in downtown Portland.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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