Associate Accountant II - Festival Foods

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Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title:          Associate Accountant II

FLSA Status:    Hourly

Reports To:     Accounting Operations Manager

The Associate Accountant II assists Accounting Leadership with administrative, accounting and bookkeeping functions.  This role is responsible for compiling and reviewing financial information, maintaining records, processing accounting support tasks such as accounts receivable and accounts payable related items, as well as performing general administrative tasks.   

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Deposit checks, post payments to accounts receivable (AR) and prepare cash journal entries
• Prepare AR invoices, monitor AR balances, and prepare customer statements
• Work with cross-functional team to collect outstanding AR balances
• Respond timely to inquiries from vendors, customers, or co-workers and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies

• Primary point of contact for organization’s support departments for corporate credit cards or accounts receivable related questions
• Reconcile subledger accounts to general ledger and bank account in accordance with quarter close deadlines

• Assist in quarter-end close activities as assigned

• Conducts vendor and location setup and modifications
• Assists with vendor payments via check, ACH or virtual card
• Assists with training associate accountants
• Assists with creation of process documentation and implementation of process improvements as directed by Accounting Leadership
• Develop in depth knowledge of accounting software platforms; assist with system conversions and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in accounting or finance required
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting environment
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in highly transactional, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization and our vendor community
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality
• Quick learner who is comfortable working with multiple software applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time  
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. is required
• Professional presence and proper phone etiquette are required
• Occasional travel may be required

WORK SCHEDULE

The Associate Accountant II is a full-time hourly position. The work schedule will include mornings and afternoons. Occasional overtime may be required.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE: