Senior Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Clare Holdings is the parent company to Euclid Beverage, the largest Miller-Coors distributor in Illinois and to Merchants Market, a Florida based company with the largest broadline distribution in the Leeward Islands.

Job Summary:
The Senior Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller role is instrumental in planning and directing the accounting activities of the department. Position responsibilities include recording journal entries, maintaining account reconciliation schedules, supervising clerical staff, filing liquor & sales tax returns, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. In addition, this role will be responsible for documenting policies and procedures and helping to identify opportunities for improving current accounting functions.

 Essential Functions:
   Prepares financial statements.
   Analyzes financial performance against budget.
   Prepares journal entries and monitors accruals.
   Reconciles and analyzes accounts.
   Monitors internal controls.
   Assists in drafting annual budgets.
   Trains accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations.
   Assists with preparation for internal and external audits.
   Prepares various reports as requested.

Required Education and Experience:
   Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
   5+ years' experience in accounting 
   Experience with financial close processes.
   CPA preferred. 
   Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills 
   Familiar with ERP accounting systems and project management
   Excellent attention to detail
   Collaborative colleague
   Great organizational and communication skills
   Familiar with the full-cycle accounting process
   Able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Physical Requirements:
   Able to work in an office environment and lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:
   Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance) 
   Supplemental Life Insurance
   Employee Assistance Program
   Health Reimbursement / Health Savings Account - must be enrolled in an eligible high deductible medical plan
   401(k) - Discretionary Company Match
   STD/LTD available
   Paid Time Off (PTO)

EEO Statement:
Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

Clare Holdings is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected class.