Good Source
Staff Accountant
Good Source, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Gold Star Foods
is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Gold Star Foods is looking for a self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. In this role, you'll play an important part in our company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the law.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Posting journal entries and accruals Bank account, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and General Ledger reconciliations Maintain and reconcile fixed assets accounts and roll forward schedules Maintain capital leases ledger entries and roll forward schedule Review and record employee and contract labor payroll journals Assist with other month-end closing activities and provide management with reports, data, and analysis as requested for month end closing and various audits Assist with preparing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses Work with the appropriate department to research and resolve discrepancy issues timely Responsible for generation of month end reports in absence of AR lead or when requested Review daily issues and works with the team to resolve Document issues beyond his/her control, and reviews with the Division Controller in a timely manner Work with the Assistant Controller in completing a clear year end audit Other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS:
Foodservice distribution experience (Preferred) and/or supply chain experience (Plus) Experience with inventory cost accounting and understanding of accounting for manufacturing (Required) Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables & vlookups) Hands-on experience with accounting and ERP software (Microsoft Navision / Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate advanced analytic skills, including excellent mathematical skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple levels and multiple departments within an organization Strong understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) EDUCATION/EXPIRENCE:
3 years' experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position will be in an office setting at a desk equipped with computer, monitors, phone, and other applicable resources/equipment. It will require the applicant to routinely sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend for up to 8 hours. Position requires the occasional lifting of objects up to 10lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Staff Accountant cannot perform these duties, the manager will determine who will perform these duties.
is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Gold Star Foods is looking for a self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. In this role, you'll play an important part in our company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the law.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Posting journal entries and accruals Bank account, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and General Ledger reconciliations Maintain and reconcile fixed assets accounts and roll forward schedules Maintain capital leases ledger entries and roll forward schedule Review and record employee and contract labor payroll journals Assist with other month-end closing activities and provide management with reports, data, and analysis as requested for month end closing and various audits Assist with preparing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses Work with the appropriate department to research and resolve discrepancy issues timely Responsible for generation of month end reports in absence of AR lead or when requested Review daily issues and works with the team to resolve Document issues beyond his/her control, and reviews with the Division Controller in a timely manner Work with the Assistant Controller in completing a clear year end audit Other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS:
Foodservice distribution experience (Preferred) and/or supply chain experience (Plus) Experience with inventory cost accounting and understanding of accounting for manufacturing (Required) Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables & vlookups) Hands-on experience with accounting and ERP software (Microsoft Navision / Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate advanced analytic skills, including excellent mathematical skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple levels and multiple departments within an organization Strong understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) EDUCATION/EXPIRENCE:
3 years' experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position will be in an office setting at a desk equipped with computer, monitors, phone, and other applicable resources/equipment. It will require the applicant to routinely sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend for up to 8 hours. Position requires the occasional lifting of objects up to 10lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Staff Accountant cannot perform these duties, the manager will determine who will perform these duties.