Description

DrinkPAK is the next-generation North American contract manufacturer of large volume premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages. With one million square feet of production and warehousing space and some of the fastest lines in the country, DrinkPAK provides procurement support, complex batching and processing, filling, packaging and on-site storage and distribution. From serving the largest, most sophisticated brands to high-growth, new and emerging brands, DrinkPAK is committed to customer service through technology, flexibility and talent. 

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM: The Staff Accountant will report to the Sr. Accountant.

POSITION: DrinkPAK is looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to support and lead the aggressive growth targets of the Company. This position will work very closely with the Sr. Controller to build the finance and accounting infrastructure and processes required to be successful within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is energized by learning and is looking to quickly grow their career and experience. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s routine GL operations with involvement in annual audits, invoicing, accounts receivable, month end close and ongoing deliverables as it relates to customer relationships.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

BENEFITS: The health and wellbeing of our teams is important to us. We offer:

• FREE PPO medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents
• A cell phone stipend 
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance and more

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the Company's month-end financial close (i.e. administer close schedule, reconcile general ledger accounts, complete bank reconciliations, post journal entries, etc.)
• Interact with other departments to confirm proper execution of routine daily transactions (i.e. receipt of goods, AR invoicing, AP invoicing and approval controls, inventory management and external reporting, cash applications, expense reporting, etc.)
• Heavy involvement with periodic (daily & monthly) invoicing to include direct interaction with Company customers when necessary
• Develop and catalog procedures and accounting policies to maintain and enhance the company's internal control framework.
• Work with the Sr. Controller to review & implement improvements to accounting and operating systems and procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with financial audits – pull audit requests and upload to internal drive
• Perform ad hoc assignments and special projects as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience, CPG or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Prior experience with SAP BusinessOne, Manhattan WMS, Quickbooks, Tipalti, or other similar ERP accounting software preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively and confidently communicate with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• A self-starter who enjoys working within a close-knit team environment
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Possesses superior organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, tact, initiative, drive, and takes ownership of the role

WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person and via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

DrinkPAK is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. DrinkPAK recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel. Actions based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, and/or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.