Demo

Staff Accountant III - Wilmington, NC

FedUp Foods
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 2008, AKM LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedUp Foods PBC, is one of the nation's early producers of kombucha, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offering a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Our Culture

FedUp Foods fuels the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

As a proud benefit corporation we have chosen to make People one of our benefit pillars. We strive to make sure every employee of FedUp Foods feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community, providing growth opportunities, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values : Agility, Collaboration, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Community, Gratitude

Our Benefits (FT Roles) :

  • Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% individual premium)
  • Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
  • Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
  • Voluntary Group Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (100% of premium paid by company)
  • Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Retirement : 401k with Employer Match
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • PTO and Sick Time

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant III is responsible for maintaining the company's financial records by accurately recording routine financial transactions. This role involves supporting daily accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and inventory management. The Staff Accountant III also possesses a thorough understanding of the Monthly Close process, Quarterly Close procedures, and Year-End Audit preparation. Additionally, this individual must have payroll processing experience, ensuring accurate and timely payroll management, including payroll posting, compliance and reconciliation.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

General Duties / Responsibilities

  • Complete payroll activities including, but not limited to, posting payroll and making payroll payments
  • Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing
  • Review day-to-day financial transactions and complete posting process
  • Enter data and maintain records / financial statements
  • Review past-due A / R and ensure no past-due A / P, coordinate with team to collect payments and remit payments as needed.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash accounts, and lines of credit monthly
  • Participate in weekly check-run processing
  • Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
  • Review and update monthly journal entries for all subsidiaries
  • Create, review and update monthly Balance Sheet Accruals
  • Assist Accounting Manager on Quarterly Balance Sheet Review
  • Assist Accounting Manager with annual Financial Audit Preparation and Requests.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Complete other financial tasks as needed
  • Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

  • Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.
  • Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.
  • Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.
  • If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.
  • Required Skills / Abilities

  • Dependability
  • Basic competencies in utilizing technology, computers, and Goggle solutions
  • Competency in Accounting Software (QBO, Sage, PeachTree) required, ERP (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) preferred
  • Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
  • Ability to work cross functionally
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Accounting preferred
  • 5 years of prior accounting experience required including at least 2-3 years of payroll processing experience.
  • Work Environment / Physical Requirements

  • Onsite, full-time role in a beautifully appointed office and new manufacturing plant.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at time
  • EEO Statement

    AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

    Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Staff Accountant III - Wilmington, NC?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Staff Accountant III - Wilmington, NC career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,464 - $107,127
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,182 - $95,497
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,160 - $136,618
    Income Estimation: 
    $125,305 - $173,168
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,464 - $107,127
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,182 - $95,497
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,160 - $136,618
    Income Estimation: 
    $125,305 - $173,168
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,990 - $155,228
    Income Estimation: 
    $164,666 - $215,191
    Income Estimation: 
    $46,619 - $58,095
    Income Estimation: 
    $46,660 - $59,490
    Income Estimation: 
    $46,698 - $56,511
    Income Estimation: 
    $53,091 - $66,145
    Income Estimation: 
    $125,305 - $173,168
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,030 - $72,438
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,182 - $95,497
    Income Estimation: 
    $68,734 - $85,597
    Income Estimation: 
    $77,209 - $106,382
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at FedUp Foods

    FedUp Foods
    Hired Organization Address Marshall, NC Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Who We Are FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early kombucha producers through the Buchi b...
    FedUp Foods
    Hired Organization Address Marshall, NC Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Who We Are FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buch...
    FedUp Foods
    Hired Organization Address Marshall, NC Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Who We Are FedUp Foods is a pioneering producer of kombucha under the Buchi brand and a ...
    FedUp Foods
    Hired Organization Address Wilmington, NC Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Location : Wilmington, NC (with travel required between facilities) Are you ready to lea...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Staff Accountant III - Wilmington, NC jobs in the Wilmington, NC area that may be a better fit.

    Housekeeper - Staybridge Suites Wilmington, NC.

    Staybridge Suites - Wilmington, NC, Wilmington, NC

    Coastal Nocturnist-Wilmington, NC

    Wilmington Health, Wilmington, NC

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!