Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accountant for a direct hire opportunity with a fast-paced corporate office in the food and beverage production industry. This full-time Accounting role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys high-volume work, multiple locations, ongoing projects, and the opportunity to support a variety of corporate accounting functions.
This is a great opportunity for an Accountant who wants to become a long-term member of a stable, team-focused organization. The work environment values accuracy, accountability, follow-through, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. The team is looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys supporting both daily accounting operations and process improvement initiatives.
The Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, supporting month-end close, assisting with financial reporting, and helping standardize accounting procedures. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a structured Monday through Friday schedule, appreciates comprehensive benefits, and wants to contribute to a collaborative corporate accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, financial accounts, balance sheet accounts, and income statement accounts.
- Research, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, exception items, unreconciled transactions, guest payment issues, deposits, cash applications, and accounts receivable activity.
- Prepare and enter journal entries related to cash, assets, expenses, intercompany activity, and other assigned accounting functions.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing reports, schedules, and documentation used for financial analysis and decision-making.
- Assist with accounting process improvements, SOP development, training materials, workflow standardization, and employee training.
- Maintain accurate records and organized accounting files while handling confidential financial and business information with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Compensation: $58,000 to $62,000 per year.
- Hourly pay equivalent: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Health insurance offered within 60 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic care.
- One week, 40 hours, of vacation begins accruing after six months of employment.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with California law.
- Nine paid holidays per year.
- 401(k) eligibility after completion of one year of employment.
- $25,000 employee life insurance policy.
- Employee dining card providing 50% off meals with immediate family.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Maintain and reconcile financial, banking, general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement accounts.
- Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Research accounting discrepancies, resolve transaction issues, and support accurate financial reporting.
- Create and maintain SOPs, process documentation, training materials, and organized accounting records.
- Minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience required.
- Experience performing account reconciliations, researching discrepancies, and preparing journal entries.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Proficiency in 10-key data entry and typing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Advanced attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent follow-through.
- Reliable, dependable, and consistently accountable with strong attendance.
- Professional appearance and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to occasionally lift boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in a multi-unit environment.
- Experience in an Accounts Payable Lead or Accounts Receivable Lead position.
- Experience creating SOPs, process documentation, training materials, or conducting employee training.
- Experience supporting accounting functions for multiple business locations.
- Background in a fast-paced corporate office or food and beverage production environment.