Staff Accountant

Good Food Holdings Companies•Carson, CA

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position is heavily involved in the monthly close process, including posting of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and processing and collection of accounts receivable invoices. This position requires a good understanding of GAAP and a moderate-to-advanced knowledge of Excel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a four-year accredited university.
1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and common accounting principles.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and basic formulas.
Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and accruing expenses, and performing financial analysis.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, including availability for overtime or weekends during the close.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with initiative to identify issues, propose solutions, and improve processes.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership over assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhere to internal controls, and follow the organization’s Financial Integrity Policy.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, or clients of the organization.
Ability to calculate & analyze figures and amounts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail inventory accounting
Experience with warehouse and production accounting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Heavy monthly account analysis & reconciliation, including prepaids, fixed assets, intangible assets, liabilities, and equity accounts
Perform various weekly & monthly tasks and G/L maintenance procedures (i.e., posting sales)
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as required
Identify & implement improvements to current procedures
Assist in system implementations and perform other various duties as assigned
Must have the ability to meet deadlines, including availability to work overtime and/or weekends as necessary to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with accurate work product
Communicates effectively among all levels of the organization
Participates in special projects as needed
Adheres to Bristol Farms' established Financial Integrity Policy
Maintains financial security and confidentiality by following internal accounting controls
Adheres to policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook at all times