Staff Accountant - Urgent Position

We are looking for a resourceful Staff Accountant to join our diverse team at AUI Fine Foods in Gaithersburg, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Staff Accountant is an incredible opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, problem-solving and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Staff Accountant at AUI Fine Foods today!

ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS

Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI Fine Foods”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Gaithersburg. AUI Fine Foods falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.

Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. AUI Fine Foods serves leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high-quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. AUI Fine Foods operates a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serves select international markets as well. AUI Fine Foods has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

AUI is seeking a Staff Accountant . The Staff Accountant assists the Accounting Manager and the Division Controller with the effective operation of Division Accounting, including month-end close, monthly reporting requirements, collaboration with accounts payable, accounts receivable, continuous process improvements, and ensuring that financial statements are prepared in compliance with policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager of AUI.

As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all aspects of the month-end close process, including preparing workpapers and journal entries for review, and ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accounts are reconciled timely and reconciling items are addressed appropriately
• Work alongside accounts payable staff on a variety of areas (i.e. invoice approvals, GL coding and other miscellaneous items)
• Work alongside accounts receivable staff on a variety of areas (i.e. payment processing, cash posting and customer communication.)
• Manage various state tax filings and payments
• Drive improvements to the internal accounting processes through automation, improved accuracy, and efficiency
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Experience performing and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Proficiency with MS Dynamics/GP or similar ERP System
• Process improvement mindset leveraging information systems

Preferred

• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Prior inventory experience
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, with outstanding attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and support the rest of the team

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is though a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $55,000 - $75,000.

This role will be bonus eligible.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.

Benefits of working as a Staff Accountant in Gaithersburg, MD:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package