Staff Accountant

About Sun Noodle

Are you known to bring warmth, energy, and joy to everything you touch? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for talent like you.

Founded in Hawai‘i in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family-owned company dedicated to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. With production facilities in Hawai‘i, California, New Jersey, and Rotterdam, Sun Noodle serves both world-class chefs and everyday noodle lovers. Through quality, creativity, and care, we aim to brighten people’s days with every bowl of noodles. Expect camaraderie, fun company events, and plenty of noodle tastings as part of your everyday life here. That’s enough about us for now. Below, we’ll share a little bit more about what we’re looking for in you.

Role Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance team by supporting the financial operations of the organization through accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, with a strong focus on manufacturing-related accounting.  This role plays a key part in ensuring proper accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, and production expenses, and supporting monthly close processes, reconciliations, and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities

·      Ensure accuracy in data entry, invoice coding, reconciliations, and reporting.  

·      Prepare and record journal entries related to inventory, production, and general ledger accounts  

·      Assist with month-end and year-end close, including account reconciliations and variance analysis  

·      Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and support operations in understanding cost variances  

·      Petty cash reconciliation and journal entries 

·      Cash deposits to all SN banking facilities and assist in all Treasury functions  

·      Work closely with logistics teams to reconcile inventory in outside storage unit(s)  

·      Monthly bank reconciliation

·      Update weekly sales report with invoiced sales and open sales orders for all regions. 

·      Apply and post customer payments to ERP system

·      Post or advise intercompany payments   

·      Generate weekly AR reports for management on balances and aging   

·      Track aging of accounts receivable and follow up on overdue invoices with distributors, restaurants, and retail customers  

·      Assist with month-end and year-end close, including account reconciliations and variance analysis 

·      Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and proper approval  

·      Enter vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner  

·      Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices  

·      Resolve invoice discrepancies and follow up with vendors or internal departments as needed  

·      Maintain vendor records and ensure W-9s and other documentation are up to date  

·      Assist with month-end closing by reconciling AP accounts and preparing reports  

·      Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain good working relationships with suppliers 

·      Post recurring general journal entries   

·      Recon/Process Credit Cards transactions: Entering and saving of the document (receipts) supporting the charges; Downloading bank statement and reconciling to the receipts/postings  

·      Reconciliation of accounts to vendor statements: Enter vendor invoices; Processing adjustments to vendor invoices and invoice payments; Processing of check payments to vendors 

Experience & Qualifications

·      Must LOVE noodles! 

·      Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred  

·      1–3 years of accounting experience; public accounting or corporate experience preferred  

·      Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles  

·      Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is an asset  

·      Good verbal and written communication skills  

·      Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping  

·      Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks 

·      Effective verbal and written communication skills  

·      Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment  

·      Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and responsibilities  

·      Experience with computer systems, including but not limited to ERP (Dynamics 365) preferred, and Windows.  

·      Experience in food/beverage/consumer goods and/or manufacturing required.  

·      A proactive mindset with curiosity for continuous improvement and professional development 

What We Offer

·      Opportunity to shape an iconic and growing food brand

·      A creative culture centered around craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement

·      Exposure to a global business with diverse initiatives—from ramen festivals to retail roadshows to restaurant collabs

·      Competitive compensation and benefits

• If you love ramen, storytelling, creativity, and bringing joy to people through food—let’s talk.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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