To be successful in this role, you should have solid organizational skills and experience with AR, AP, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger, month end close, etc. This candidate should be able to use critical thinking to conceptualize solutions to accounting issues based on prior accounting knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, work well as part of a team, be a self-starter, and have a passion for their work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify Accounts Payable invoices, code, enter, assign job cost, and prepare payments
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts with balance analysis
• Accounts Receivable data entry, job cost, and reconciliation
• Prepare Financial Statements and review them for accuracy
• Reconcile, code and pay credit card reimbursements
• Manage Fixed Asset schedule; Post depreciation using IRS and GAAP methods
• Prepare and post General Ledger entries; prepare amortization schedules to allocate liability payments
• Calculate and post accrued liabilities and expense current cost
• Process multi-state payroll to include job costing and preparation and import of IIF file
• Responsibilities include adherence to the monthly and quarterly close process and timeline
• This position will require a strong business partnership, collaboration, and process improvement skills while interacting with the teams in manufacturing, operations and site personnel
• Answer employees’ questions and provide requested information
• Responsible for providing and verifying product costs in support of all cost-based pricing contracts
• Work with the CFO to drive the development of procedures and controls that ensure meaningful and reliable product costs and accurate inventories
• Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
• Identify potential issues and coordinate issue resolution/problem solving with other functional teams
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external reviews and audits
• Prepare and analyze department expense variances (actual to budgets/forecasts), monthly revenues & associated gross margin analysis
• Partner with operations team to review non-standard variances and gross margin analysis

• Budget/Forecast Planning
• Participates in the annual budgeting process, including preparation of standard costs
• Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
• Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively use computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and HR software
• Comprehensive understanding of general and cost accounting principles
• Experience with working within ERP on both finance and cost/operations modules
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of sometimes stressful situations
• Computer hardware and software, including: Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Word); cost tracking software, internet use and innovation
• Ability to learn other software, if required, with company-provided training
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years cost accounting experience
• Strong communication skills, ability to present financial information in a meaningful understandable way
• Good team building skills including trust, professionalism, and be able to garner consensus across diverse groups
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively and strong organizational skills are essential
• Detail oriented, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment
• Independent thinker