Staff Accountant

Job Description

• General Ledger & Reconciliation: Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, researching and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes and help prepare accurate internal and external financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Inventory and Cost Accounting: Track, value, and analyze all inventory and associated costs, provide crucial data for profitability analysis, pricing, and efficiency improvements, and manage year-end physical inventory count and audit.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, which may include processing invoices, tracking vendor payments, and managing client billing and collections to ensure proper cash flow management.
• Auditing & Compliance: Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits and ensure all financial procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
• Tax Assistance: Assist with the preparation of information for tax filings and returns (e.g., sales tax, 1099s).
• Analysis & Improvement: Conduct basic financial analysis, such as budget vs. actual variance analysis, to identify trends or discrepancies and recommend improvements to accounting procedures.
• Asset Management: Track and manage fixed assets and calculate associated depreciation schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in food processing or manufacturing industry.
• Experience with large payroll processing system (e.g., ISolved, ADP, Paychex).

Technical Skills

• Experience with Sage 50, Quickbooks, NetSuite or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and other accounting standards.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

FoodSource VA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, etc.