Accounting Clerk

Company Description

BrightPet has been a leader in the pet food and care industry since 1978, specializing in premium and super-premium products. Serving both domestic and over 30 international markets, the company offers branded, private label, and contract-manufactured goods. BrightPet is home to iconic consumer brands such as Stewart®, Bravo!®, Blackwood®, and more, providing holistic, natural, and organic solutions. Known for innovation, the company consistently develops new products tailored to meet the needs of high-growth market segments and retail channels.

Position:

 ACCOUNTING CLERK

Classification:

 ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT

Reports to:

 CONTROLLER

Job Goals: The goals for this position are to process and post payables in a timely manner and issue payable checks on a weekly basis. This position will also post cash receipts, support the controller with month end close and assist other office staff as needed. Follow safety procedures and instructions in accordance to all Food Safety, GMP, and SOP Guidelines. 

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the following areas of performance

Accounts Payable:

·        Match invoices to receivers and verify accuracy of all related documents

·        Enter invoices into the computer system

·        Update Excel files with related payable and cash information

·        Issue payable checks weekly and file the paid invoices

·        Set up new suppliers in Quick Books

Accounts Receivable:

·        Post cash receipts against open invoices in Quick Books

·        Deposit (virtually) customer checks into bank

·        Attach invoices and file customer payments

Cash Receipts:

·        Pull invoices paid, post cash receipts in computer system and file hard copies

·        Reconcile and apply prepayments to customer invoices, when necessary

·        Reconcile bank balance daily

Support

·        Regularly (monthly) update the bank reconciliation module

·        Assist with month end close by posting closing AP, AR entries

·        Assist with year-end audit

Communication:

·        Provide regular input and feedback on daily issues affecting the company accounting/financials

·        Offer assistance to office personnel when practical and prudent

·        Communicate professionally with all employees, visitors and callers.

·        Earns respect of co-workers and customers through professionalism and consideration to others

Commitment

·        Participate in all company training, meetings and special events.

·        Observe all safety rules and maintain awareness of safety practices.

·        Develop a personal plan to achieve company goals.

·        Look for opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. 

·        Bring to the Controller proposals with well-detailed action plans for process improvements

Positive Outcome:

An effective Accounting Clerk achieves the following benchmarks:

·        Payables are posted timely and checks are issued weekly

·        Cash receipts are posted daily and related reports are updated regularly

·        Support is routinely provided to Controller and office staff

·        Shows up to work on time and prepared

·        Analysis and variances are investigated and reports timely provided

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time