Staff Accountant

American Fruits & Flavors

Staff Accountant

San Fernando, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

    This position will perform intermediate accounting functions and clerical support in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position is responsible for the preparation of month-end journal entries of intercompany entries, inventory account adjustments, and prepaid expense amortizations. The Staff Accountant will analyze and maintain the general ledger accounts; prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations. Will also be responsible for invoice processing of shipped orders. All work is to be completed while maintaining the highest level of confidence regarding the company’s financial information.

    This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with those inside and outside the company.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Process and print customer AR invoices on a daily basis, including scanning and indexing necessary data in Doclink.
    • Assist in the month-end process by preparing journal entries with supporting documentation.
    • Prepare journal entries for all intercompany charges due to/from Monster corporate office and AFFI.
    • MSubmit the intercompany schedule and reconcile balances with Monster and AFFI.
    • Prepare inventory adjustments and accrual entries.
    • Reconcile the inventory accounts and cost of goods sold.
    • Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and submit the quarterly and year-end balance sheet account reconciliations to parent company in accordance with set deadlines.
    • Review for completeness of audit documents, i.e. Sales Journals; Check Preview reports.
    • Able to step-in willingly to perform other duties in the absence of other co-workers.
    • Assist with department workload and contribute to the overall smooth running of the Accounting Department.

    This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job, nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for functions described.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting highly desirable.
    • Minimum of 5+ years of increasing responsibility in a similar environment.
    • Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred).
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (i.e. VLOOKUP and Pivot Table knowledge preferred).
    • Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently.
    • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work.
    • Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and writing).

    ***THIS IS A TEMP TO HIRE POSITION ****

    Company Description

    AFF manufactures custom juice and flavor blends for a wide variety of industrial users worldwide. Companies come to us for the latest and best ingredient blends and flavor systems for their products. In business over 50 years, we have two manufacturing plants and a distribution warehouse in Southern California. On April 1, 2016, American Fruits and Flavors was acquired by Monster Energy Company which expanded American Fruits and Flavors’ resources, significantly.

    American Fruits and Flavors, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment upon any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. None of the questions or information sought in this application is intended to discriminate based upon any status protected by law.
    ****Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, location, and position level ******

    Company Description

    AFF manufactures custom juice and flavor blends for a wide variety of industrial users worldwide. Companies come to us for the latest and best ingredient blends and flavor systems for their products. In business over 50 years, we have two manufacturing plants and a distribution warehouse in Southern California. On April 1, 2016, American Fruits and Flavors was acquired by Monster Energy Company which expanded American Fruits and Flavors’ resources, significantly.\r\n \r\nAmerican Fruits and Flavors, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment upon any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. None of the questions or information sought in this application is intended to discriminate based upon any status protected by law.\r\n****Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, location, and position level ******