Corporate Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. 

Responsibilities

Corporate Accountant

Massillon, OH (Hybrid Schedule)

Shearer’s Foods is currently seeking an energetic, articulate, self-motivated individual with a “can do” attitude to join the fast-paced Corporate Accounting team.

Your seat at the table

• • Perform and/or support various accounting duties such as month-end close, accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, data analysis, financial reporting, inventory processes, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, treasury and banking, income and non-income taxes, and other tasks as assigned.
  • Support external financial and lender compliance audits by gathering data, preparing work papers and schedules, and participating in on-site inventory observations.
  • Assist with quarterly financial forecasts and annual budget processes.
  • Aid the Financial Services (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable) team as needed to meet business priorities.
  • Convey a strong sense of urgency to complete assigned duties timely and accurately.
  • Remain positive and productive as circumstances, assignments or priorities change while also juggling multiple demands.
  • Communicate appropriate information clearly and effectively to other team members, departments, and external parties.
  • Demonstrate the ability to actively listen, learn and take ownership of tasks assigned and complete non-standard requests or projects with minimal supervision.
  • Function efficiently in a team environment, working independently as well as alongside others to accomplish tasks.
  • Apply learnings from past experiences, coaching, and feedback to grow and develop.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
  • Experience in the Accounting profession of 1-2 years is preferred.
  • CPA or pursuit of certification is a plus.
  • Basic to Intermediate Excel skills are required.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive and adaptable with a willingness to learn new tasks and take on new responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.