Junior Accountant

Nature's Bakery • Pasadena, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Junior Accountant at Nature’s Bakery, you’ll support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies. You bring a foundational understanding of accounting principles, a willingness to learn, and a keen attention to detail. You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment, communicate well with colleagues, and are eager to develop your skills and contribute to the team’s success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or in progress).
• 0–2 years of accounting or finance experience (internships or part-time roles a plus).
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Familiarity with accounting software (experience with S4Hana & Concur is a plus, but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with S4Hana & Concur is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing journal entries and performing basic account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end close process by gathering and organizing financial data.
• Help maintain compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Assist with recording acquisitions, transfers, and disposals of fixed assets under supervision.
• Support the review and processing of expense reports and invoices.
• Help maintain accounting systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation.
• Adhere to company policies related to ethics, confidentiality, and safety.
• Perform additional accounting tasks and administrative duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvements within daily tasks.
• Support cash application as needed.
• Support cash application processes, including posting and allocating customer payments (40–50% of role).
• Apply credit memos to customer accounts and ensure proper reconciliation with outstanding invoices.
• Record miscellaneous cash receipts and ensure proper classification in the general ledger.
• Assist with cash collections by following up on outstanding invoices and communicating with customers.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between internal records and bank statements.
• Help investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and credit balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close activities related to AR.

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level