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Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Financial Accounting & Reporting Leverage your financial expertise in leading our Company's SEC filings and conduct accounting responsibilities to support various acquisition, divestiture and treasury activities. Become a key consultant within our Accounting and Reporting department by sharing learnings from internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and U.S. GAAP. Location: Orrville, Ohio Work Arrangements: hybrid, 30% onsite expectation (every Tue and every other Thurs) In this role you will: Manage and facilitate the preparation of the Company's SEC filings (i.e., Form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K), which includes administering the filing tool, Workiva, and filing with the SEC. Ensure completion of monthly and quarterly close activities, including but not limited to the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, income estimates, and close process responsibilities. Perform detailed reviews of our SEC filings, including iXBRL, and facilitate comments and revisions. Research new accounting guidance and lead quarterly regulatory monitoring activities, inclusive of assistance in implementing new standards across the organization. Support the accounting for divestiture and acquisition-related activities, including accounting research and ad hoc accounting guidance, as well as the preparation of journal entries, disclosures, and position papers. Ensure monthly and quarterly activities performed in all areas are SOX compliant and in-line with the required accounting guidance and internal policies. Liaison for internal and external audit as it relates to all responsible areas. Identify and lead process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase efficiencies. Assist with key projects, as needed, which may include accounting for certain transactions, financial instruments, debt issuance, technical research, peer reviews, and preparation of position papers and policies. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting major 4+ years of accounting experience Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or Corporate Accounting at a public company Proficient with Microsoft Excel Strong technical accounting background with GAAP knowledge Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Additional skills and experiences that we think would make someone successful in this role: Understanding of financial systems and tools (i.e. Oracle, Hyperion, Smartview, and Workiva) Ability to constructively challenge processes and requests Ability to research complex accounting issues and new accounting standards Capability to lead projects/team and manage implementation within a group setting Learn More About Working at Smucker Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-Hybrid #LI-KK1 The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected vetera