Senior Accountant
Beyond Meat
Job Description
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 team member experience.
Our Accounting/Finance team is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role will report to an Accounting Manager of our Accounting & Finance Team. The role will concentrate on day-to-day General Ledger (GL) accounting. The role will also be responsible for preparation balance sheet accounts reconciliation and income statement flux analysis, managing payment status for state and local taxes, and working on complex accounting projects within an international multicurrency environment.
TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing financial transactions and records
Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
Maintain the general ledger by reviewing trial balance and preparing reconciling entries
Participate in general ledger accounting, including month end close, prepaids, expense accruals, flux analysis and reporting
Assist with the identification and improvement of controls and processes
Summarize financial status by collecting information
Assist in the preparation of the balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
Assist with external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; prepare information for auditors
Provide support in complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with management
Collaborate with internal and external departments to support company objectives and key results (OKRs)
Ad hoc responsibilities and reports as needed
SUPERVISORY DUTIES - NONE
QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in accounting or finance required
3 or more years of experience
CPA preferred
Must possess knowledge of GAAP
Mix of public and private accounting preferred but not required
Familiarity working in a SOX environment
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with experience in the heavy use of Pivot Tables, Sumifs, and X/V/HLOOKUP
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Proactive and deadline oriented
Excellent communication skills to all levels
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Collaboration in a team-oriented environment is a crucial component for this role
Able to work independently.
Has a roll up your sleeve attitude.
Plus - PPE Experience or understanding full PPE cycle
Plus - System implementation preferred
Plus - Net Suite experience & Experience researching GAAP guidance preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Prefers 5 days a week in office at our El Segundo, California HQ
**Annual rate commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $100,000.00 and $112,000.00. 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 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.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.