Staff Accountant - Temporary at Trü Frü in Salt Lake City, UT

Who are we? Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!    *This role is a temporary 18 month assignment position* As the Staff Accountant at trü frü, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-growing consumer brand. You will assist with general ledger functions, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This is a great opportunity to grow your accounting career while working cross-functionally in a dynamic, ambitious environment. What you'll do • Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements, including variance analysis and summaries of financial highlights, in coordination with the Finance team and for distribution to senior management. • Prepare and record journal entries for balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring proper supporting documentation is obtained for all entries. • Support the periodic review of balance sheet accounts across the company, flagging significant findings to management. • Assist with year-end responsibilities including financial statement consolidation, reconciliation of equity accounts, and various analytics. • Support the submission of business unit results to the parent company financial reporting system, including mapping and reconciliation of results across multiple systems. • Participate in the preparation and collection of information required for internal and external audits. • Prepare ad hoc analyses and provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team as needed. • Stay current on emerging accounting issues and support the team in analyzing their impact on the company’s financial position. What you'll bring to trü frü You are... • A self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision and a high standard of integrity and quality. • Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy. • Enthusiastic about continuously improving accounting and business processes. • A collaborative team player who can partner effectively across all levels of the company. • Innovative and dynamic in your approach, with a curiosity for finding smarter ways to work. You have... • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Financial Management. • 1–3 years of experience in an accounting role. • Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to use these tools to create efficiencies. • Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools. • Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication Pluses • CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure. • Experience in a consumer packaged goods company. • Auditing experience. Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range.  Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.   What trü frü offers –   • Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package! • Flexible Paid Time Off • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs. • Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401K retirement saving opportunity. • Casual office dress code • A dynamic, ambitious, indulgently fun work environment!   EEO  At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.    Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility in how we handle the personal data entrusted to us by our customers and consumers. To learn more about our privacy policy please follow this link.