What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Good Foods Co-Op Inc?
About the Role:
We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team at Good Foods Co-op (GFC). As an Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the accounting department in daily financial operations. Your major end result will be to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, which is essential to the success of our business. You will work closely with the accounting team to maintain financial records, reconcile bank statements, process accounts payable and receivable, and assist with payroll tax preparation. This is a part-time position with the possibility of full-time after 90 days.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in general accounting
- Proficiency in Quickbooks or other accounting software and account reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Experience in cost accounting
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with Quick Books or Sage
- Experience in retail trade industry
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely financial reporting
- Reconcile bank statements and process accounts payable and receivable
- Assist with payroll tax preparation
- Support the accounting team in daily financial operations
- Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
Skills:
As an Accounting Assistant, you will use your strong attention to detail and accuracy to maintain financial records and ensure timely financial reporting. You will utilize your proficiency in accounting software and account reconciliation to reconcile bank statements and process accounts payable and receivable. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in communicating effectively with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Additionally, your experience in cost accounting and knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards will be beneficial in this role.
** Part time benefits include paid vacation time and an employee discount **
**Good Foods Co-op will not use and individual's age, race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law**