Senior Accountant

Who Is Bristol Farms?
Since opening our first market in Rolling Hills, CA, Bristol Farms has brought people together around a love for cooking and sharing delicious food. We have worked to create a community of curious foodies - people who enjoyed exploring the aisles and discovering new and exciting ingredients. We know that in order to achieve this goal, we must provide the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce, complement it with an awesome array of groceries in each aisle, and create an extraordinary experience for every guest.

To create that experience, we rely on our amazing team members and leaders to provide extraordinary service; and to create a fun, interactive, and engaging environment where we invite the guests to participate in the experience.

We seek out team members who not only enjoy food but are passionate about it. Team Members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, who have a positive attitude, and who work well in a team environment. People who are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where they work. We look for team members who can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table
You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?


The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Accounting team, both contributing to the closing process and supporting Accounting/Finance in carrying out various responsibilities throughout the month. The Senior Accountant is expected to have a thorough understanding of the department's fundamental functions and serve as a mentor to other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Prepares assigned monthly general ledger journal entries and reconciliations in areas such as Cash, Accounts Receivable, Operating Expense Accruals, and Prepayments while providing relevant support and analysis schedules.

▪ Maintains lease accounting schedules in accordance with ASC 842.

▪ Responsible for generating a monthly management financial reporting package for distribution to internal Operations and Executive teams.

▪ Timely filing of periodic sales tax returns with the State of California; accrue use tax as required.

▪ Reconciles various E-commerce business segments monthly and prepares associated journal entry adjustments as required.

▪ Reconciles Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring all billings and payments are accurately posted—regular review of aging report and preparation of bad debt analysis.

▪ Tracks and ensures compliance with various governmental agencies in renewing annual licenses & permits related to business operations.

▪ Assists with preparing various quarterly review and year-end audit schedules.

▪ Prepare various ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.

▪ Cross-trained within other areas of the department to help provide coverage for time away from work. Assists with creating or maintaining process documentation (SOPs).

▪ Adheres to the Company’s Financial Integrity Policy and maintains financial security and confidentiality by following internal accounting controls.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

▪ Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and determine the correct accounting treatment for unusual or unique transactions. Knowledge of IFRS a plus.

▪ Must be able to effectively articulate ideas, concepts, and opinions through strong written and verbal communication across multiple levels of the organization.

▪ Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills in Excel.

▪ Should be able to use critical thinking to research and resolve variances or unanticipated results. Must be able to work with large data sets to reconcile business activities potentially.

▪ Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while continuously delivering highly accurate work product.

▪ Proactive and independent. Should not require excessive supervision to complete routine job duties.

▪ Ability to deal pleasantly and enthusiastically with other members within the organization and work well within a team environment.

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