Bookkeeper - The Fresh Factory
Carol Stream, IL
About the Job
At The Fresh Factory, we’ve built a vertically integrated platform from the farm to the shelf. Our focus is on the future of food and beverage, which we believe to be fresh ingredients, clean labels, and plant-based products. We work with dozens of leading brands (and own a few of our own), helping them formulate, manufacture, and distribute their products. We’ve built this vertically integrated platform with the goal of providing honest food for all. Our industry-leading benefits package shows our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees. Fresh Factory contributes generously to the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their family members.
Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to support the day-to-day accounting responsibilities at The Fresh Factory. Tasks within this role include posting payments to A/R, managing the A/P process, reconciling bank statements, and supporting the monthly close process.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- A/R cash application
- Recording bank transactions and reconciling accounts
- Entering vendor bills
- Reviewing and reconciling purchase orders
- Reviewing and responding to vendor inquiries
- Recording intercompany transactions
- Supporting the accounting team during monthly closes
- Generating monthly reports
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and comfort working in MS Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Experience working in ERP systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated and willingness to take on new tasks