Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

DrinkPAK is looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to support and lead the aggressive growth targets of the Company. This position will work very closely with the CA Controller to build the finance and accounting infrastructure and processes required to be successful within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is energized by learning and is looking to quickly grow their career and experience. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company's routine GL operations with involvement in annual audits, invoicing, accounts receivable, month-end close, and ongoing deliverables as it relates to customer relationships.

The position is based at DrinkPAK's Santa Clarita, CA location.

The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Company's month-end financial close (i.e. administer close schedule, reconcile general ledger accounts, complete bank reconciliations, post journal entries, etc.)
• Interact with other departments to confirm proper execution of routine daily transactions (i.e. receipt of goods, AR invoicing, and approval controls, inventory management and external reporting, expense reporting, etc.)
• Heavy involvement with periodic (daily & monthly) invoicing to include direct interaction with Company customers when necessary
• Perform inventory reconciliations for Company-owned materials
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits
• Monitor variances between standard and actual costs, investigating discrepancies
• Develop and catalog procedures and accounting policies to maintain and enhance the company's internal control framework
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Assist with financial audits – pull audit requests and upload to internal drive and tax filings
• Identify process improvements in financial reporting and operations support
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and special projects as assigned
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 2-4+ years of accounting experience, CPG or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Prior experience with SAP B1 or other similar ERP accounting software preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively and confidently communicate with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• A self-starter who enjoys working within a close-knit team environment
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Possesses superior organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, tact, initiative, drive, and takes ownership of the role.

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

Base Salary Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000