Overview: Our client, a leading company in the food production industry, is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for accounting and a desire to contribute to a dynamic organization. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, playing a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
Position Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Prepare daily production reporting and input relevant entries into the ERP system
• Monitor inventory levels and variance accounts
• Track fixed assets and record monthly depreciation
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain appropriate schedules
• Collaborate with colleagues to oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare weekly disbursements and monitor daily receipts
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks and organize financial documents
• Prepare and file quarterly sales and use tax reports
• Analyze current procedures and recommend best practices for cost reduction and revenue enhancement
• Cross-train in other administrative positions to provide support as needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in technology, including ERP systems, report writing tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills to identify and address accounting discrepancies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively
• Strong organizational abilities to manage deadlines, projects, and information efficiently
• Capability to work independently and complete assignments as directed by supervisors
• Commitment to workplace safety and participation in safety protocols
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to convey information accurately and effectively

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to contribute to the success of our client's organization. If you have a passion for accounting and a desire to excel in a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply and join our client's team. We do not charge candidates for our services, ensuring that this opportunity is accessible to all qualified applicants.
RequirementsNote: Look for candidate's adept at journal entries, capable of accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining organized records. A strong grasp of accounts payable is crucial, as candidates must efficiently manage invoices and payments to suppliers. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in posting cash transactions, ensuring timely and accurate updates to cash balances. Proficiency in bank reconciliation is a must, enabling candidates to identify discrepancies between bank statements and internal records. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to generate daily cash flow statements, providing insights into the company's liquidity position. Finally, expertise in managing accounts receivable is essential, encompassing tasks such as invoicing customers and tracking outstanding payments.
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This role is an immediate need as the previous employee left unexpectedly.
Must have:

• Proficiency in accurately recording financial transactions in journals or accounting software. This includes understanding debits and credits and how to properly categorize transactions
• Sage Software Experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes
• Capability of accurately posting cash transactions to ensure timely updates to cash balances. This involves recording cash receipts and disbursements accurately.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliation
• Ability to generate daily cash flow statements
• Expertise in managing accounts receivable

Nice to Have

• Oracle NetSuite

Hours: Onsite, Monday through Friday
Position Type: Full-time
Education: Associate degree
Experience Level: Associate (2 years required)
Relocation Assistance: Not provided
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: Not available