Accounting Assistant

Jessie Lord Bakery


Date: 1 day ago
City: Torrance, CA
Salary: $23 - $32 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Location: Sweety Novelty, Inc (Sister company of Jessie Lord Bakery)

Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting department by performing various tasks related to financial record keeping, data entry, and reporting for Sweety Novelty.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Generate Sales orders from Customer PO’s, confirm orders with customers and verify with Warehouse Manager available inventory and ship dates
  • Generate and issues invoices. Responsible for collecting receivables on a timely basis, recording and correctly allocating payments and adjustments.
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Processes timely vendor payments by matching purchase orders contracts, and/or receiving documents to invoices; scheduling and preparing check runs; verifying federal ID numbers.
  • Follow up on new price sheets, verify final signed and approved by management and customer.
  • Maintain inventory costs per unit for raw materials and finished goods.
  • Assist the Purchasing Manager on confirming incoming orders (delivery dates, shortages, delays).
  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
  • Input and reconcile financial data into accounting software
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records
  • Scan, process and transmit bank deposits (Only Sweety)
  • Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings

Food Safety Responsibilities:

  • All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor.
  • Monitors and enforces cGMPs.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs.

Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Required Knowledge & Experience:

  • Knowledgeable of accounting software, Syspro is highly desirable and QuickBooks.
  • Basic excel experience
  • 1-3 years administration and accounting experience

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
  • Ability to trouble shoot on the spot issues
  • Able to work independently

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to walk through production areas.
  • Ability to use office equipment including computers, telephones, scanners, copiers, etc.
  • Rarely lift 10 - 20 LBs

Pay range: $23.50 - $32.00 Hourly

Supervisor: Corporate Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

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