About the job
Position Assistant Controller
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports to: Controller
Travel: Required (up to 15%)
Pay Range $85K -90K
Job Summary:
Assistant will create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month end closing, participation on profit improvement teams (PIP) and abilities to back-up all other accounting functions’ key responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes
- Orient, instruct, coach and council, lead and direct personnel
- Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis
- Supervise accounts payables personnel and procedures
- Computer Savvy- Ability to learn custom distribution software, and SAP Accounting Program
- Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to present information clearly
- Reconcile Credit Card purchases
- General Ledger Entry
- Oversee Inventory Reconciliations.
- Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects
- Ensure Compliance to Policies
- Support Warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections
- Support Strawberry Tray and offsite locations with Billing
- Review and ensure pricing accuracy
- Manage and support with customer complaints and credit memos
- Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports to the sales team
- Assist with yearly sales budget
- Support Sales staff with information needed.
- Journal entry preparation and posting for Month End.
- Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts
- Assist with Month-end re-classifications, accruals, and entries as needed.
- Perform administrative and other tasks as needed.
- Complies with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.
- Additional Task as requested by management.
Job Requirements and Qualifications Education:
- Bachelor Degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
- 1-3 years of general accounting experience.
- 1-3 years of experience working with payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Knowledge Requirements:
Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); Advanced Excel skills including: formulas, pivot tables and lite macros.
Reading and writing command of the English language.
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Preferred skills:
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. Experience: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
- Outstanding math and research skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency with 10-key typing and data entry
- Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
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