Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $35 - $60 per hour
Job Title:Bookkeeper/AccountantPart-Time
Location:San Francisco Bay Area (on-site)
About Us:
We are a growing specialty food manufacturing company producing high-quality products, including organic tortillas and Indian flatbreads. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, anddelivervalue to our customers. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage all accounting and financial activities.
Job Summary:
The Bookkeeper/Accountant willbe responsible formaintainingaccuratefinancial records, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and providing insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a proactive, organized individual with experience in food manufacturing accounting, including cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis and pricing support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain general ledger and record all journal entries accurately.
- Manage accounts payable: process invoices, coordinate with vendors, ensuretimelypayments.
- Manage accounts receivable:issueinvoices, track payments, follow up on overdue accounts.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts monthly.
- Track inventory, raw materials, and finished goods to accurately calculate COGS.
- Assistin pricing products for customers, analyzing costs and margins.
- Prepare financial statements, including incomestatement, balancesheet, and cash flow reports.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Assistwith budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Support audits and provide documentation as needed.
- Identifyprocess improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Collaborate with management to provide insightsforstrategic decisions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accountant, preferably in a food manufacturing or CPG environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
- Experience with cost accounting, COGS calculation, and pricing strategies.
- Proficiencyin accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero) and MS Excel.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Preferred:
- AssociatesorBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
- Understanding ofpayroll processing and tax filings.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, mission-driven company.
- Hands-on role with the ability to make a real impact.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.