Originally established in 1916, Camerican International is a leading US food importer to the retail, foodservice, chain restaurant, and manufacturing industries. Camerican imports food products such as frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, seafood, and select specialty items from over 40 countries around the world. Camerican is headquartered in Paramus, NJ, with sales offices across the US.

Camerican is seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant who will report to the Controller and is responsible for creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization as well as performing account analysis and reconciliations. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and demonstrated knowledge of technical and operational accounting and finance functions are required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research inventory cost variances
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Analyze month-end reports for variances to forecast and budget and follow up on unusual variances to ensure understanding
• Perform analysis for estimated cost components to actual cost
• Review cost reports, gross margin reporting and variance analysis
• Contribute to the completion of various financial reports
• Review accuracy of inventory movement and cost adjustments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2 - 5 years of related experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Skilled in research and analysis
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Self-driven to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Capability to work independently
• Flexibility to multi-task and adjust to priorities
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Infor M3 is a plus

In addition to offering a competitive base salary and a performance-based bonus program, we are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive benefits that include a choice of benefit plans and levels of coverage to meet the needs of the employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit options (Company contribution towards medical)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax Savings Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Generous company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment in our 401(k)
• Progressive PTO policy in addition to Company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance program for both employees and their children
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee Wellness and Community Giving Initiatives
• Company-sponsored celebrations and team building events

Camerican International, Inc. (a Gellert Global Group company) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce through application of its nondiscrimination policy. All employment decisions are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.