About Shaw Bakers
At Shaw Bakers, we love mixing renowned French technics with state-of-the-art process innovation to bring delicious baked goods to our local community through our legendary local Cafes, as well as national retail partners across North America.
We are an aggressive, fast-growing company with a full pipeline of exciting new projects, products, and employment opportunities.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team.
This position is responsible for overseeing Accounts Receivable, Cost/Inventory Accounting, and contributing to the general periodic close process.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
_*Accounts Receivable*_
* Create and maintain vendor records.
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* Invoice Processing: Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Manage EDI integration.
* Customer Communication: Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment collection.
* Aging Analysis: Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging reports, identify delinquent accounts, and initiate collection efforts.
* Cash Application: Post and reconcile customer payments, ensuring accurate allocation to customer accounts.
* Credit Control: Review and assess customer credit limits, making recommendations for changes when necessary.
* Monthly Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger.
_*Cost/Inventory Accounting*_
* Inventory Valuation: Calculate and maintain accurate inventory valuation, including cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory reserves.
* Inventory Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.
* Variance Analysis: Analyze and report on inventory cost variances, investigating discrepancies as needed.
* Cost Allocation: Ensure accurate allocation of costs to inventory, including direct and indirect costs.
* Inventory Reporting: Prepare and distribute reports on inventory levels, turnover, and valuation.
_*General Periodic Close:*_
* Month-End Close: Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entry preparation and reconciliations.
* Payroll Accounting: post bi-weekly payroll JE, prepare payroll accruals and reconciliations.
* Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other related reports.
* Audit Support: Provide support during external and internal audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responses to inquiries.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function and contribute to process enhancement initiatives.
_*Affiliate Accounting*_
* General Accounting: manage and execute all accounting requirements for small affiliate businesses.
* Prepare monthly financial statements.
* Assist with tax filing and other local tax requirements.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA designation preferred).
* 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on Accounts Receivable, Cost/Inventory Accounting, and financial close processes.
* Proficiency in accounting software (Sage X3, QuickBooks or other comparable Accounting/ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.
00 - $105,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Office
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Accounts receivable: 2 years (Preferred)
* Cost/Inventory Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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