Bookkeeper / Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $35 - $60 per hour

Job Title:Bookkeeper/AccountantPart-Time

Location:San Francisco Bay Area (on-site)

About Us:
We are a growing specialty food manufacturing company producing high-quality products, including organic tortillas and Indian flatbreads. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, anddelivervalue to our customers. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage all accounting and financial activities.

Job Summary:
The Bookkeeper/Accountant willbe responsible formaintainingaccuratefinancial records, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and providing insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a proactive, organized individual with experience in food manufacturing accounting, including cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis and pricing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger and record all journal entries accurately.

• Manage accounts payable: process invoices, coordinate with vendors, ensuretimelypayments.

• Manage accounts receivable:issueinvoices, track payments, follow up on overdue accounts.

• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts monthly.

• Track inventory, raw materials, and finished goods to accurately calculate COGS.

• Assistin pricing products for customers, analyzing costs and margins.

• Prepare financial statements, including incomestatement, balancesheet, and cash flow reports.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.

• Assistwith budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.

• Identifyprocess improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

• Collaborate with management to provide insightsforstrategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accountant, preferably in a food manufacturing or CPG environment.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

• Experience with cost accounting, COGS calculation, and pricing strategies.

• Proficiencyin accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero) and MS Excel.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• AssociatesorBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.

• Understanding ofpayroll processing and tax filings.

Why Join Our Team:

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-driven food company.

• Work closely with a collaborative, passionate team.

• Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of procurement and sourcing in the specialty food sector.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Vacation and Sick)