Staff Accountant

Are you ready to launch your career in accounting and make a meaningful impact in a growing company?

Join Freshpack as an Accounting and Administrative Specialist and gain hands-on experience in AP/AR, process optimization, and more while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment!

Freshpack is seeking Staff Accountant. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations by managing AP/AR processes, supporting cost accounting, and contributing to organizational efficiency and growth.

About Freshpack: Freshpack is an industry leader in custom cheese packaging, with products available nationwide in major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has expanded from 15 to 290+ employees, and we're positioned for substantial growth in the next 3-5 years.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process invoices using 3-way match principles (PO, receipt, and invoice).


• Manage the Unvouchered Receipt Report to ensure resolution.


• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.


• Prepare and match AP checks to invoices for approval and filing.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Prepare and send customer invoices.


• Lead collections efforts by proactively communicating with customers to ensure timely payments, resolving payment issues, and maintaining positive relationships.


• Match customer POs to invoices and maintain organized filing systems.


• Perform cash application and maintain accurate AR records.


• Match AR checks to invoices and ensure proper documentation and filing.

Filing and Documentation Management:

• Organize and maintain accurate filing systems for all AP/AR-related documents, including checks, invoices, shipping notices, customer orders, and BOLs.


• Ensure files are up-to-date and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

Departmental Support & Strategic Contributions:

• Act as a backup for order entry processes to ensure continuity.


• Support the cost accountant in reviewing, reconciling, and closing production orders.


• Develop a comprehensive understanding of material flow and ERP data entry processes to identify and implement workflow improvements.


• Assist with inventory control tasks, including creating and distributing production reports to tolling customers.


• Analyze job costing discrepancies and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).


• Assist the CFO with various administrative tasks.

Growth Potential:

As a rapidly growing organization, we are looking for someone to grow with us. Within this position, there is room to grow into further responsibilities such as general ledger work, month-end close support, and more. It's an exciting time to join Freshpack!

Qualifications

Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related role (internship experience applies).


• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.


• Exposure to ERP systems or similar software is a plus but not required; training will be provided.


• Familiarity with cost accounting principles is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Strong desire to learn and grow within a supportive and fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Salary

• $50,000 - $60,000 per year (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!


• Referral program


• 401(k) program


• 
  Get paid every Friday!
  

Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary

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