Accountant - Olympia Food Industries, Inc.

Olympia Food Industries is looking to hire an Accountant to the administrative office staff. This is regularly an 8-hour shift from about 7:00am – 3:30pm, regularly from Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour break. When required, there will be times when extended hours will be necessary. This is a salary position that begins at 85,000.⁰⁰ a year.  This starting pay may be negotiable dependent on applicant’s strong knowledge, experience, resume & references. Olympia Food Industries is a family-owned company which produces Greek & ethnic meats, flatbreads, sauces, & other products for restaurants & venues. The facility is an SQF Level 2 food processing facility with a USDA office on site. 

Summary

The Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, analyzing, & interpreting financial data, monitoring budgets, and keeping accurate records of company expenses. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and have excellent analytical skills. The Accountant is also expected to work together with others to maintain clean & safe working conditions.

Staff Accountant Job Description:

·      Reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries

·      Performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts

·      Maintaining general ledger charts of accounts

·      Assisting with internal control evaluations

·      Posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals

·      Assist HR with processing payroll through Paychex

·      Assist with accounts payable and receivable, maintaining payroll including commissions and payment of bills.

·      Preform month-end close.

·      Preparing financial statements including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.

·      Ensuring that financial records are accurate and compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

·      Generating financial reports and providing insights into business performance

·      Analyzing financial data and making recommendations for improvement of financial performance

·      Handling day-to-day accounting tasks such as accounts payables and receivables, cash disbursement, and journal entries

·      Reconciling bank statements and credit accounts

·      Managing budgets and monitoring expenses

·      Preparing and filing tax returns for federal, state, and local governments

·      Assisting in the preparation of audits and providing necessary documentation

·      Maintaining confidentiality and security of financial information

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 

·      At least 3 years of focused accounting & ledger experience. 

·      Strong understanding of GAAP and other financial regulations

·      CPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred

·      Excellent mathematical and analytical skills 

·      Proficiency in using accounting software

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel

·      Ability to work independently & in a team atmosphere

·      Relevant work experience in accounting or related field

·      Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other teams

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

·      Additional items of note for advancement of Associates:

·      Demonstration of growing technical abilities and communication skills

·      Ability to teach, mentor, and foster team building

·      Demonstrate leadership skills and potential

·      Thirst for knowledge and desire to work hard and meet the demands of clients

Working Conditions: 

This position requires work in an office environment and may require working long hours during peak times like the end of the financial year or during audits.