What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Coca-Cola Northeast?
Compensation: $50,000-$63,000 (Depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Basic Requirements:
- Associate’s degree required
- One or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred
Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.
Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.
Why Coke Northeast?
- You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
- You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
- You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.
Job Description
The Accounting Specialist supports the Finance team by performing day-to-day administrative and transactional activities that ensure accurate and timely financial operations. This role is responsible for posting routine journal entries, completing basic account reconciliations, and assisting with invoice processing and payment activities. The Finance Specialist will also maintain well-organized financial records and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented, organized individual who is eager to learn and grow within a finance environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare routine journal entries and perform basic account reconciliations
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support audits and internal controls
- Code centrally processed invoices, communicate with vendors, and assist with payment preparation
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and completing assigned tasks
- Perform administrative accounting tasks, including maintaining spreadsheets and updating internal reports
- Assist with ad hoc projects, research, and data clean-up as assigned
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in financial processes
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree required
- One or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy
- Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and processes
- Ability to work in an office environment, including extended periods of sitting or standing, and occasional lifting or carrying of materials and supplies
Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.
- Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.
Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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Salary : $50,000 - $63,000