Accountant

**Company Description**
About TOMRA Food:
TOMRA Food is a multi-national organization and a leading provider of sensor based sorting and processing technology for the fresh and processed food industries. Developing state-of-the-art technologies, optimizing customers' production flow, and helping to deliver consistent high quality output have been our strengths for more than 30 years in the food industry. Our US Food division is based in Sacramento, CA. and we are always seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our organization.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, exhibit passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We thrive off passion that always focuses and commits to meeting success. We demand a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products and fellow employees.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, facilitate timely and insightful reporting, and guide the transactional finance team toward operational excellence. This position will also engage in accounts payable responsibilities, to include compiling, maintaining, auditing, processing, and organizing payments to TOMRA’s vendors efficiently and accurately. Your responsibilities will include:
**Accounting Responsibilities**:

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
- Verify, post, and reconcile transactions.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Generate regular reports on accounts payable activities and other relevant metrics.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and tax regulations.
- Participate in financial audits and provide necessary documentation.
- Protect financial information confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Accounts Payable Responsibilities**:

- Review and enter invoices into the accounting system.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Submit vendor payment proposals in compliance with terms.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to inquiries.
- Process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
- Ensure compliance with payment policies and procedures.
- Compile and maintain accounts payable documents and records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
To be successful in this role, you should have:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
- Proficiency in English.
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

**Additional Information** You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following**:

- Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste
- Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being and strong camaraderie among our teammates
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed
- We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.