FIXED ASSET & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST - MARS

LOCATION 2079 Nortth Oak Park Avenue, IL 60707 STATUS Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY Accounting/Finance/Insurance RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 2+ to 5 Years CAREER LEVEL Experienced (Non-Manager) EDUCATION LEVEL High School or equivalent COMPANYMars Retail Group FIXED ASSET & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST - MARS FIXED ASSET and ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYSTAt the center of our chocolates are Great People Like You!Great people like you!Mars Retail Group, which is the fast-growing retail business within Mars Incorporated, has an immediate opportunity for a Fixed Asset and Accounts Payable Analyst at our office in Chicago, IL. The Fixed Asset and Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for administration of fixed asset accounting and project spending control.  This includes maintaining project tracking and asset management systems in accordance with federal and state laws and within company policies and procedures.  This position is also responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable payments to vendors via SourceNet, an internal accounting system.Mars Retail Group brands include ethel’s Chocolate Lounge (Chicago & Las Vegas); Ethel M Chocolates, and M&M’s World retail stores (New York City, Las Vegas, & Orlando)  This is a wonderful opportunity to join us and be part of our success.  We are a division of Mars Incorporated.  For more information regarding the Mars Retail Group go to www.Mars.com,www.MMsWorld.com, and  www.ethelschocolate.com Key ResponsibilitiesFixed Asset and Project Accounting·  Maintain and update fixed asset system through accurate and timely capital additions, retirements, and transfers to assure proper financial reporting·  Administer project spending control through tracking of project commitments and spending versus project authorizations and capital budgets·  Summarize and report project activity each period.  This includes authorizations, spending, capitalizations and project balances·  Reconcile Construction-in-Progress (CIP) balance in the general ledger each period to sub-ledger by project·  Proper classification of assets by type in accordance with Finance Manual. ·  Accountable for quality of asset records (i.e. description, identification/tag number, location, ability to drill down to cost components)·  Responsible for forecasting capital additions, retirements and depreciation.  Update year-end estimate quarterly.  Explain period variances to forecast for fixed asset additions and depreciation·  Proactive in identifying asset retirements at or before closure of projects.  Identify and maintain records of assets retained but no longer in service ·  Knowledge of plant layout, processes and equipment.  Coordinate completion of fixed asset review periodically·  Understand and maintain depreciation schedules Accounts Payable·  Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with appropriate department and/or authorizing manager·  Daily verification of invoices from SourceNet, this includes amounts, terms of purchase order, and coding to general ledger·  Prepare period close journal entries to correct the general ledger for incorrect postings as well as accruals for unpaid items at the end of each period to ensure that liabilities are accurately recorded as needed Additional Responsibilities:§  Assist in ensuring an adequate internal control environment as well as make recommendations regarding improvements of internal controls§ Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required§ Ability to train new associates and managers on related systems and accounting procedures§ Perform other duties as assigned to balance department workload and backup.   Minimum Qualifications·  A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with a medium to large company in the area of fixed assets or general accounting·  Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.·  Strong technical knowledge related to fixed asset and project management accounting concepts and transactions·  Strong technical knowledge in the area of Accounts Payable·  Proficiency with fixed asset/project management systems as well as Microsoft Office ·  Knowledge of accounting procedures including cost centers and account structures·  Knowledge of debits, credits, assets, and liabilities as to what they are and how they work together Company-paid relocation assistance is not available for this position. To apply, go to www.ethelschocolate.com/careers Chicago, for the Mars.com online application process.As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars North America offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes competitive pay, bonus plan, attractive health, dental and vision care coverage, 401(k) plan with up to 3% match (100% vested upon enrollment), product employee discount, and unrivalled career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you. We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. Mars North America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Please, no agencies.  We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. 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