Accountant II

Food Lovers Unite!

Wage Range: 65k-85k

Busch's is HIRING and we want you! Love food, fun, and fabulous people? Join our family-owned Michigan team and cook up a career full of flavor!

What's in store?

• Flexible schedules
• Employee discounts
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay available

Ready to spice up your job and grow with us? Apply now and let's create the perfect pear together!

General Accountabilities

The Accountant II is responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable functions, performing account reconciliations, preparing and reviewing journal entries, supporting financial reporting and analysis, and ensuring the timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes. Accountant II partners closely with the Controller and Operations to support financial and operational accuracy, improve processes, and provide accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Partner with operations and other departments to support inventory accuracy and cost management initiatives, including reviewing product costs, validating case pack information, researching inventory variances, and ensuring data integrity across financial and operational systems.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions.
• Provide guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff, helping to prioritize workloads and resolve operational issues.
• Review vendor and customer account activity, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies, aging balances, and payment issues.
• Evaluate accounting and accounts payable workflows, recommending and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Support system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and other projects designed to improve financial operations.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and supporting documentation requested by management.
• Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines