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Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!
Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!
Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Pepperami.
The Accounting Specialist will play a key role in the company-wide automated expense process; guide, track and review certain departmental invoices; maintain complete and accurate records; assist with financial reporting and routine accounting duties.
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Administration of SAP Concur automated expense processing system
Process and review company-wide expense reports
Administration of user profiles
Assist with implementation of Concur Intelligent Audit
Ongoing customer service and training for users
Proactive and efficient maintenance and processing of departmental invoices
Independently process and review all invoices for team(s)
Proactively track and maintain records for long-term contracts
Account coding and coding review
General accounting activities
Perform journal entries
Prepare AP accruals
Complete account reconciliations
Period close and yearend audit support
Treasury administrative support
Efficiency and process improvement
Perform other accounting duties and responsibilities as necessary
Required Education:
Required Experience:
Preferred:
Associate Degree in Accounting
Intermediate computer skills including Excel
Knowledge of SAP and Concur helpful
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES
General understanding of accounting principles
Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
I ensure accuracy by double-checking my work and reconciling accounts regularly.
As Accounting Specialists, we analyze business information, maintain complete and accurate records, assist with routine accounting duties. We help the accounting department daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating financial reports, developing budgets, preparing taxes, and assisting audits in resolving discrepancies. We are also responsible for ensuring total compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.). We coordinate with the export department to follow the (I.F.R.S.) or any other relevant format to each country.
Core tasks: