Bookkeeping Specialist

Davis Food Co-op•Davis, CA

2d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

To support the CFO in executing the assigned accounting processes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. To help ensure the overall integrity of the accounting systems and procedures. They comply with all aspects of the store including customer service, department conditions, profitability, productivity, and workplace conditions while understanding and upholding Davis Food Co-op’s End Statements.

Requirements

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Add and subtract two-digit numbers and mentally multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Perform these calculations using units of U.S. currency and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Demonstrate basic skills in Catapult, Sage100, email, Word, and Excel.
Sit/stand for long periods of time.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Reach with hands and arms.
Walk, climb, or balance and stoop.
Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Talk and hear.
Have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
Computer skills required: Word, Excel, Google Suite, Sage, POS systems
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong public speaking.

Nice To Haves

Operate a forklift.
Operate an electric stacker.
Operate a pallet jack.
Operate a cardboard baler and a compactor.
Operate a hand truck and other equipment carts.

Responsibilities

Exceed our customers’ expectations for service and provide a welcoming environment for all in accordance with the DFC's customer service standards.
Greet and offer assistance to customers.
Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
Demonstrate proper phone etiquette and delivery of messages.
Know store layout and know which products belong to which departments.
Be able to explain the benefits of Co-op membership.
Understand and be able to explain the difference between a cooperative and other businesses.
Engage in a proactive customer service culture
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, time management skills and working knowledge of cooperatives
Accurately processing vendor invoices with precise coding
Verifying vendor statements and reconciling them with our financial records
Process accounts payable invoices using various payment methods
Maintaining and updating vendor files to ensure accurate record-keeping
Maintain and record cash receipts journals
Reconcile prior day registers and create cash deposit
Ensure that accounts receivable is collected promptly
Post general ledger entries as required
Issue timely management information reports as directed by the CFO
Assisting with month-end closing processes to ensure timely financial reporting
Ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
Assisting with internal and external audits as needed by providing necessary accounts payable records and documentation
Wear proper clothing during shift, consistent with current store and department uniform and appearance standards.
Avoid injury; demonstrate proper lifting techniques and follow proper steps in the event of an injury.
Follow accepted food safety practices.
Handle all store equipment with care; observe all safety precautions and assist others in doing so.
Follow DFC safety policy at all times and assist in maintaining all areas of the store in safe condition.
Report unsafe, or potentially unsafe conditions.
Maintain professional working relationship standards within department.
Model supportive and participatory leadership qualities, while promoting team building and motivating staff to achieve personal and store goals
Use effective and professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication with staff, peers and upper level management
Abide by all DFC policy and procedures as specified in the DFC Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.