Accounting Specialist I

Company Overview

Milo's Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That's why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our Company is women-led (our Executive Team is 57% female) and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo's TEAm, you'll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they're doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
• 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with a company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
• A robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist, an hourly non-exempt role, provides accounting support for functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger. Additional support for high-level accounting practices including budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting analysis duties may be assigned.

Ownership

• Review, code and process assigned invoices utilizing established accounting procedures.

• Provide timely and accurate balancing and reconciliation of assigned accounts.

• Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances.

• Create and maintain regular reports via the company's accounting system.

• Input credit and debits to the accounting system in support of established processes and procedures.

• Record general ledger entries for account changes.

• Prepare departmental KPIs and other performance management reports.

• Maintain and update department SharePoint sites.

• Conduct research, compile data, and present information to the Controller.

• Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving; and adjusting plans.

• Respond to internal and external payment status inquiries in a timely manner.

• Perform a broad variety of tasks including: date stamping, filing, price verification, mailing, and other duties as assigned.

• Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• Invest in and is an example of Milo's Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.

• This position may have responsibilities related to food safety and quality.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a business-related field and four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong experience with Accounting software and Office 365 applications including but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.

Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary position with no unusual physical requirements.