Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounting Clerk is required to have a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles. They will participate in the preparation of several tasks such as data entry, filing, journal entries, ledger entries, and other financial reports. They will also assist in the completion of projects by completing tasks, audits, and reports for the accounting team. As a supporting function to the accounting team, they will gain skills and knowledge that will help them develop further in their careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures. Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Shadowing members of the accounting department as they perform their duties.
• Assist with data entry, filing, research, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately.
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of accounting records such as journals, ledgers, and bank reconciliations.
• Assists with the preparation of financial audit.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus and recognize color. Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard that can involve repetitive motion. Must be able to use office machinery such as a copy machine, printer, and computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to non-weather wet condition and sub-freezing temperatures. Floors are wet and slippery and anti-slip shoes are required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I have reviewed and understand the above Job Description and believe it to be accurate and complete. I certify that I am fully capable of completing all of the responsibilities documented herein and I do not have physical or mental disability that would jeopardize my health and safety and or the health safety of my co-workers.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a recent graduate or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.
• Proficient with computers and office 365 programs (especially Excel).
• Basic understanding of GAAP and introductory principles of accounting and finance.
• Basic understanding of accounting software.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance and direction.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.