Description

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries and that wouldn’t be possible without our Finance Team!

As part of our Finance Team, our Accounting Specialist will support data entry for accounts payable (AP), time and expense management (T&E), communicating with department leaders cross-functionally, and handling various administrative accounting tasks.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• AP Data Entry & Procurement 

  • Monitor AP email
  • Create new vendor profiles and gather necessary information to process payment 
  • Categorize invoices accurately on bill.com
  • Review and respond to inquiries
  • Communicate internally with team members to support team
  • Communicate externally with vendors to foster good relationships and work in unison
  • Assistance upon misc request (Credit applications, provide sales tax exemption forms, clear vendor balances, clear accounts)
  • Monitor the company phone number and handle urgent matters and payments
  • Prepare wires & gather support (banking details & 1099)
  • Assist with construction procurement and update Procore 
  • Communicate closely with the construction team to ensure timely payments to hit project targets

• T&E Management Platform 

  • Support reconciliation of T&E expenses
  • Download review and analyze monthly reports for accuracy and compliance 
  • Assist with onboarding and ongoing support for our teams

Qualifications

Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. 

• One Team, One Fight!
  • Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose. 
  • Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization.
• Focus
  • Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist. 
• GSD (Get Sh** Done!)
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.
  • A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

What We Look for in an Accounting Specialist:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Must be able to work at our Jersey City, HQ location, onsite Monday - Friday for 4 hours a day
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., bill.com, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.

Perks at Oishii:

• Competitive hourly pay starts at $20.00/hour with a track for pay advancement
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Oishii: 

At Oishii, we grow the best fruit in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. We started with strawberries, which we debuted at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, the three star Michelin restaurant considered by critics to be among the best in the world. Since then, we have supplied our strawberries to food-loving consumers, world-class restaurants, and specialty retailers across NYC. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides. 

Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022. 

At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and day-out to innovate, while operating increasingly large farms. We have an amazing mission-driven team of highly motivated and engaged members. 

Learn More https://oishii.com/