Record to Report Generalist

Flowers Bakeries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2402 West Grant Street (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2025
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Bringing Home the Dough The Accounting Generalist will work within the Record to Report Shared Services Team to achieve the end-to-end service delivery of the General Ledger activities and accounting functions including general accounting, intercompany, general ledger preparation, weekly & periodic close and reporting. This role also works closely with Plant Controllers to determine improvement opportunities while ensuring process compliance. Position is entry level with training provided. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities * Communicate with others in the Record to Report Department and key stakeholders regard-ing accounting and analytical opportunities. * Support financial reporting and transactional accounting activities for the plants and related sales activities. * Serve as a Business Support Partner for Plant Finance Controllers. * Support ad hoc requests/projects, continuous improvement activities, team member training, work scheduling, performance review, employee grievances resolutions, etc. * Develop, build and maintain relationships with key Shared Services customers to ensure that expectation for service levels and targets are met. * Ensures the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial activities including journal entry postings, balance sheet accounts reconciliation, bank accounts reconciliation, and the preparation of key financial reports/schedules. * Provide account reconciliations to support the weekly, periodic, and yearend close activities. * Review established accounting practices and procedures to ensure Compliance with SEC, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley accounting and reporting regulations. * Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.). * Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance poli-cies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures * Perform other assignments from the R2R Director, R2R Manager, and R2R Lead. * Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.). * Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications * 2+ years of related experience, including internships, preferred * SAP and BlackLine experience a plus. * Knowledge and understanding of the business processes within a bakery manufacturing and sales environment a plus. Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package, with a salary range of $52,000 - $57,000. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview. EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Joanie Stringer at Joanie.Stringer@flocorp.com or(1) 229 9772697.