Staff Accountant

HACO Culinary•La Puente, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is an hourly, fully on-site position based in City of Industry, CA, reporting to the Accounting Manager and responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, disbursements, expense and credit card administration, vendor reconciliations, and ERP data maintenance. This role supports month-end close activities, product costing and pricing updates, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. Degree from a 4-year College or University.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience preferred
Experience with ERP systems (Ross experience a plus)
Strong reconciliation, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Business Acumen

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, approve, and process freight invoices in Ross
Process and post invoices via GRN using three-way match (GRN, PO, invoice)
Process invoices through batch processing, including reconciliation of non-PO invoices with approvals
Process vendor invoices
Reconcile vendor and supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
Process online and manual payments
Execute weekly check runs, including check preparation, printing, and upload to the bank
Set up new suppliers and vendors and process vendor credit applications
Review and approve employee expense reports in Paylocity
Process monthly AMEX credit card statements, including receipt collection, approval verification, and entry in Ross
Reconcile and process month-end Chase credit card activity
Run GRN reports on a weekly basis
Run AP & AR Aging
Support month-end close activities, including reconciliation of utilities, rent, and HR-related expenses entered in Ross
Prepare and post monthly accruals
Reconcile GRN balances with vendor statements
Support preparation of costing analysis files for new products
Support preparation of costing for re-costing of existing products
ERP pricing Set-up/Upload
Audit pricing list against invoice registers and price sheets for accuracy
Maintain pricing monthly, quarterly, semi-annually
Maintain pricing expiry dates
Provide audit review support, including documentation preparation and responding to auditor inquiries
Maintain accurate records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Update and maintain vendor contact lists for automated ACH receipts
Participate in accounting projects and process improvement initiatives
Support manual check cleanup and GRN cleanup as needed
Assist with ad hoc accounting assignments based on business needs