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Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel , Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's , Stonyfield Organic , Brown Cow , Oui , Yoplait , Go-Gurt , :ratio , Green Mountain Creamery , and Mountain High , along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun , Gopi , and Arz .
At Lactalis, we live by our core values: Ambition , Engagement , and Simplicity . We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION , your STORY , and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Assoc. Accounting Analyst based in Bedford, NH.
This is a key member of the Accounting team and Treasury, Controls & Risk function. This role supports vendor management, purchase order lifecycle administration, bank account and signatory maintenance, internal controls compliance, and month-end close activities. The position works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Manage the purchase order lifecycle, including creation, updates, goods receipts, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
Oversee vendor onboarding documentation and partner with the master data team to establish and maintain vendor records within the general ledger system.
Support month-end close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and adherence to established financial close schedules.
Review and analyze Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) discrepancies monthly and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
Prepare and facilitate recurring monthly reporting while ensuring compliance with established deadlines and reporting requirements.
Maintain bank account signatory documentation and support external banking and business partner relationships.
Perform payroll analyses and comprehensive reconciliations to ensure alignment between payroll provider records and general ledger balances.
Maintain insurance tracking systems, ensuring active proof of insurance documentation for external parties and providing insurance-related information to internal stakeholders.
Support internal and external audit activities by gathering documentation, providing requested information, and assisting with compliance testing of internal controls.
Partner with Accounting, Audit, and other business functions to support close activities, reporting needs, and ad hoc requests.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience required.
Requirements
2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, administration, or a related field.
Experience supporting accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working independently while collaborating effectively across functional teams.
SAP experience preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Skills / Knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
Experience with vendor management and purchase order processes.
Financial reconciliation and reporting skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
Who can apply
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