Senior Accountant

about 1 year ago
Full time role
El Segundo, CA, US... more
El Segundo, CA, US... more

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At Beyond Meat, we believe there is a better way to feed the planet. Our mission is to create The ...

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Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.

At Beyond Meat, we are focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.

Our Accounting/Finance team is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role will report into the Senior Accounting Manager of our Accounting & Finance Team. The role will work on day-to-day GL accounting of the Beyond Meat US entity. The role will include responsibilities over the preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement flux analyses, managing the fixed asset register, managing payment status for state and local taxes, and other special accounting projects, as needed.


TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains the Fixed Assets ledger and CIP listing by communicating to plant managers from various locations.
  • Prepare entries to record fixed assets and reconcile Fixed Assets register to general ledger.
  • Assist with the identification and improvement of controls and processes.
  • Participate in general ledger accounting, including month end close, prepaids, expense accruals, flux analysis and reporting.
  • Review and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, research, investigate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
  • Provide coaching, development opportunities, and performance feedback to new and existing staff, as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal and external departments to support company goals and objectives.
  • Assist with accounting SOX procedures to ensure company controls are operating effectively.
  • Assist with external audits.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities and reports as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPA / CPA candidate preferred.
  • Accounting/Finance Degree required.
  • 3 years or more experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Mix of public and private accounting preferred but not required.
  • Must be proactive and deadline oriented.
  • Experience with Fixed Asset-related accounting preferred
  • Must possess knowledge of GAAP.
  • Collaboration in a team-oriented environment is a crucial component for this role.
  • Familiarity working in a SOX environment preferred.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have advanced Excel skills, with experience in the heavy use of Pivot Tables, Sumifs, and
  • V/H/X Lookups
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Plus - System implementation
  • Plus - Net Suite experience & experience researching GAAP guidance preferred

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD 90,000 and 100,000.  The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits. 

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

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