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Sr. Accountant

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Assists the Controller in all phases of finance & accounting activities to ensure that the plant financial statements accurately reflect operations results and financial position.

Also, provides support and guidance to bakery and sales stakeholders on matters of proper accounting practices as outlined by the Plant Controller, Regional Controller, and VP, Plant Finance (Corporate Finance).

Requires knowledge and competency of all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality, and requires frequent interaction with the Shared Service, sales team and leadership at the primary work location.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assists with weekly income statement estimates and preparation
Prepares and enters journal vouchers
Maintains weekly reporting (corporate and local)
Assists with the period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process
Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepare associated quarterly and annual schedules
Supports, backup and cross-train to fulfill duties associated with Distributor Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Thrift Store Accounting
Prepares period bank reconciliations
Assists in the preparation of annual financial planning process including capital budgets
Assists with individual and quarterly product costing
Assists in the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings
Works with the Controller and across departments to help insure compliance of SOX and Internal Audit requirements
Maintains cleanliness of work area.
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting within a manufacturing and sales environment.
Working knowledge of GAAP requirements
SAP ERP experience and SEC reporting requirements a plus

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Bachelor of Business required – Accounting preferred; Finance considered.

Salary Range- 64,000-74,000k

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Matthew West at Matthew.West@flocorp.com or (1) 279 7829599.

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