Job description
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The Capital Accountant’s responsibilities include supporting the management of controls over all capital expenditures through the purchase order process and assisting in the management of leases and insurance. This role will also play a strong role in the backup of fixed asset tracking and monitoring to ensure compliance with internal control audits for a rapidly growing manufacturing company.
responsibilities:
Fixed Assets
· Purchase Order Management
o Understand capital projects to analyze and ensure the validity and accuracy of purchase order requests
o Ensure purchase order coding is correct related to project number and capital expenses versus capital
o Enter purchase orders and utilize ERP system to track open purchase orders to eliminate the possibility of overspending
· Act as the backup role for the Sr. Capital Accountant in managing the process for and entering new assets in the ERP system
· Participate in ensuring compliance of fixed asset physicals for all plant assets
· Assist in large project asset segregation initiatives
Leases
· Understand lease accounting to support the lease reporting process
o Lease analysis and category designation
o Monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting
o Ensure proper Chart of Authority adherence prior to lease execution
Risk Management - Insurance
· Support the coordination and administration of Company’s insurance policies with the Support of the Coca-Cola Risk Management Team
· Prepare supporting information for renewal consideration
· Manager the Certificate of Insurance request process
Other
· Recommend process improvements and action plans
· Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned
skills/qualifications required:
· B.S. in Accounting/Finance
· 1-2 years of experience in Fixed Assets Accounting or related field required
· Strong analytical, systems, and communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
· Highly curious and tolerant of ambiguity
· Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting software
position location: Chicago, IL
reports to: Sr. Manager, Capital Controls & Governance Accounting
travel requirements: 5-10%
exempt/nonexempt: Exempt
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*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Base pay range:
$55,000—$80,000 USD
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
For Recruitment Agencies At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
