Staff Accountant
Job Location
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Employment Type Full time
Category Accounting & Finance
Education Required 4 Year Degree
Experience Required 2-5 Years
Job Description
Responsible for North America general accounting duties including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of GL accounts, review of budget/forecast to actual variances, and other accounting functions. Requires good understanding of accounting concepts, ability to analyze information, and knowledge of accounting systems. Position will focus on financial reporting but will also interact and provide support to business units, analysts and other internal customers. Relocation will NOT be provided for this position.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for timely accurate month-end accounting close and associated tasks. Prepares journal entries (including daily cash transactions), account reconciliations, reviews reserves and accruals, and other general ledger accounting functions. Identifies any potential accounting issues or problems to bring to the attention of supervisor. Develops good working knowledge of accounting systems and assist with suggestions to improve or streamline areas
- Prepares analyses and responds to questions from internal customers. Also assists with information requests for budgets, historical information, and other business and financial needs. Works with analyst groups to explain variances from forecasts and assist with understanding the month-end results. Prepares reports as needed and requested.
- Assists with system development and other related projects and initiatives.
- Other Duties as assigned
 
Skilled Required:
-Position requires 1-3 yrs experience in preparation and review of financial statements, as well as thorough understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, process flows, and general
-Strong accounting and analytical skills
-Computer skills Excel, ERP accounting systems, Word, databases
-Strong communication skills

Education:
Bachelors required or Associates degree with experience equivalent to Bachelors degree
 
Salary Grade: E
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About Chiquita Brands International
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is a leading international marketer and distributor of high quality fresh and value-added food products from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita? and Fresh Express? premium brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenues of nearly $4 billion, Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people and has operations in more than 80 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.chiquitabrands.com
 
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran's status.