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Mars · 1 day ago

Intercompany Accountant

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. The Intercompany Accountant role is crucial for managing intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations across Champion Petfoods entities and Mars Inc.

ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee all intercompany activities across multiple Champion Petfoods entities including intercompany with the Mars group

Record cross-charges from other Mars entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness, working with corresponding business partners to resolve inquiries and/or discrepancies

Manage the Mars intercompany settlement process full cycle (ICNetting platform) including multi currency impacts

Create the Champion price lists in the ERP for intercompany product sales, execute system updates and ensure proper controls. Be the point of contact in the organization for intercompany pricing

Have expertise on the ERP’s intercompany processes including overseeing the multi currency requirements

Own and administer all transfer pricing charges between Champion entities, providing analysis and evaluating the transfer price models in collaboration with the Mars ICTC team

Reconcile intercompany accounts, and create manual invoices if required, collaborating with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams

Maintain the records of all intercompany agreements and verify compliance with agreements

Provide supporting schedules to assist the tax team with corporate tax returns

Perform period-end reconciliation tasks to support the period-end close schedule

Support continuous improvement initiatives of the Finance department and other business units across Champion and Mars

Participate in a variety of diverse accounting and reporting activities in support of business activities

As a Finance team member, demonstrate business acumen and partnership to the broader organization through asking questions, demonstrating curiosity, and challenging status-quo in the spirit of continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance collaboration environment

Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, and internal controls

Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of the Company’s financial records

Qualification

Transfer pricing knowledgeIntercompany settlement practicesAccounting policies knowledgeUS GAAP experienceERP system proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelPowerBi experienceAnalytical skillsProfessionalismOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skillsIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience such as being a finance key user or finance business expert

Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany settlement practices

Knowledge of accounting policies and frameworks; experience with US GAAP considered an asset

Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, with accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines

Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions

This role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and critical stakeholders across multiple entities within the organization

Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls

Self-directed, with demonstrated integrity and professionalism with ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules

Technological skills and experience working within an ERP system, Microsoft Excel, PowerBi, and other tools to translate data and results into meaningful information to support business decisions

Ability to respect and maintain matters of a confidential nature, including information regarding monetary transactions and operational strategy

Some extended hours of work may be required

Some travel may be required