General Accountant (fixed assets)

Overview

THE ROLE:

Fixed Asset Accountant will provide support to the General Accounting Supervisor in the accounting/reporting area. Directly responsible for plant fixed asset accounting and other general accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Performs SOX and operational compliance testing and reporting.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Maintain Fixed Asset subsidiary ledger, account reconciliation.
• Adhere to corporate policy for capitalizing equipment purchases and other construction in progress activities
• Prepare monthly fixed asset roll forward reconciliation
• Complete government required reporting as necessary
• Participate in Budget, forecast and monthly reporting activities.
• Assist in process and system upgrades and enhancements
• Interacts with other departments, such as Corporate Accounting, IT, Purchasing and Quality
• Prepares special reports and assists in special projects as assigned by Management
• Demonstrates initiative in all aspects of Plant Accounting
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and meet department goals
• Communicates effectively and clearly in verbal and written form
• Other account reconciliations as assigned.
• Performs quarterly SOX and operational compliance testing and remediation as necessary
• Any other projects or tasks as assigned
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Ability to tackle practical problems and take care of a variety of variables in situations where only limited
  
  
  

standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
  
  
  

business community

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask to meet deadlines
• Carry out responsibilities with general supervision
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
• Strong team player and strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial data.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Windows, Excel and Word
  
  
  

Experience:

• 3+ years accounting experience
• 3+ years prior fixed asset accounting experience
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Oracle
• MBA Degree or CPA
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
• Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate
  
  
  

At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email your request to [email protected].