Accounting Staff

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Staff member with a minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience preferably in a Food Manufacturing environment. In this role, you will own the full cycle of day-to-day financial operations, seamlessly managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) while maintaining the integrity of our General Ledger (GL). You will also play a critical role in period-end closing activities and the preparation of key financial reports.Core Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR)

• Invoice Management: Process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to proper cost centers.
• Payment Processing: Prepare weekly check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments while managing vendor inquiries.
• Billing & Collections: Generate accurate client invoices, post daily cash receipts, and proactively follow up on overdue accounts.

General Ledger & Reconciliations (GL)

• Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries for payroll, accruals, and prepayments.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Data Integrity: Monitor GL account balances to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Month-End Close: Assist in driving the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes according to strict timelines.
• Report Preparation: Compile and draft foundational financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and cash flow schedules.
• Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in a dedicated accounting role handling AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) and hands-on experience with accounting software/ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Sage).
• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles, high structural organization, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work independently under tight reporting deadlines.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person