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Accounting Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist serves as a back-up to the Accounting Manager; responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of Select Brands LLC while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This role assist with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, works with the Accounting Clerk, supports payroll administration, maintains inventory-related financial records, and assists with month-end and year-end financial processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Review the daily work of the Accounting Clerk, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Ensure invoices, payments, credits, and customer billings are processed accurately and timely.
- Monitor aging reports and assist with customer collections, payment discrepancies, freight claims, and account reconciliations.
- Compile, analyze, compute, and record financial, accounting, statistical, and operational data.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Reconcile company credit cards, employee benefits, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and employee information.
Payroll & Timekeeping
- Coordinate payroll-related reporting with Human Resources and temporary staffing agencies.
- Assist with payroll processing and related reporting as assigned.
Inventory & Operations Support
- Support inventory accuracy by processing material receipts, inventory adjustments, production reporting, and inventory reconciliations.
- Assist with inventory audits and maintain financial records supporting product traceability.
- Ensure inventory transactions are accurately reflected within accounting systems.
- Support purchasing activities and vendor documentation when needed.
Customer & Administrative Support
- Enter customer orders and support customer invoicing.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and organized filing systems.
- Prepare financial, statistical, and management reports.
- Answer phones and perform general administrative duties as needed.
- Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings.
- Provide accounting support to all departments within the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Equivalent accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience required.
- Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll support, and inventory accounting.
- Manufacturing or food production accounting experience preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using accounting and ERP software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing and warehouse areas.
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule with occasional overtime during month-end, year-end, audits, or special projects.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26