Accounting Assistant

Katz Coffee•Houston, TX

25d•$40,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Bean Counter (Accounting Assistant) Katz Coffee is seeking a Professional Bean Counter (Accounting Assistant) to help manage our books, support our growing operations, and ensure our grind is fine. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about coffee & people. As one of three members on the finance team, you’ll be a critical resource for our fast-growing company while doing a little bit of everything including bookkeeping, depositing checks, managing Aps, and collections. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with team members from sales, operations, and production to support financial processes, provide insights, and build systems as we scale. This is an exciting time to join our team, where your contributions will make a tangible impact as we grow together. Growing exponentially since 2003, we’ve been honored to serve many of Texas's highly-acclaimed chefs, restaurants, and coffeehouse owners. Now shipping our liquid love all over the US, we specialize in small-batch, custom roasting, with a focus on sourcing the finest coffee beans from farmers around the world. Our ultimate goal is to achieve perfection in every cup—and in every financial report.

Requirements

Passion for Coffee & Customers : we all share a love for coffee, and are passionate about delivering great customer service.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Experience : 2+ years of accounting experience, in either QuickBooks or Netsuite.
Attention to Detail : Please include the phrase "hawk-like" your cover letter to show you’ve read this job description carefully.
Tech Savviness : Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
Problem Solver : Resourceful, proactive thinker who presents solutions not just problems.
Team Player : Collaborative mindset, ready to support the team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with either Quickbooks or Netsuite preferred.

Responsibilities

Support accounts receivable: invoice generation, payment posting, and basic collections follow-up
Enter vendor bills and match to purchase orders or receipts
Assist with accounts payable: coding, approvals, and payment runs
Reconcile bank and credit card statements
Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for accounting documents
Assist with month-end tasks, including journal entry prep and account reconciliations
Help track and categorize credit card transactions
Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments
Maintain vendor and customer records in accounting software
Support the finance team with ad hoc reporting and administrative tasks
Assist in preparing documentation for audits or financial reviews
Perform general office tasks such as scanning, data entry, and spreadsheet updates