Accounting Assistant bei Good Foods Co-op

About the Role:

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team at Good Foods Co-op (GFC). As an Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the accounting department in daily financial operations. Your major end result will be to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, which is essential to the success of our business. You will work closely with the accounting team to maintain financial records, reconcile bank statements as well as accounts payable, process accounts payable and receivable, and assist with payroll tax preparation. Duties are to be performed in person. This is a part-time position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in general accounting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or other accounting software and account reconciliation
• 2+ years’ experience in customer service or a related field 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Experience in cost accounting
• Experience in cross department collaboration 
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience with QuickBooks or Sage
• Experience in retail trade industry

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely financial reporting
• Reconcile bank statements and process accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with payroll tax preparation
• Support the accounting team in daily financial operations
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance

Skills:

As an Accounting Assistant, you will use your strong attention to detail and accuracy to maintain financial records and ensure timely financial reporting. You will utilize your proficiency in accounting software and account reconciliation to reconcile bank statements and process accounts payable and receivable. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in communicating effectively with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Additionally, your experience in cost accounting and knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards will be beneficial in this role. 

Availability:

10am – 3pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 

** Part time benefits include paid vacation time and an employee discount **

**Good Foods Co-op will not use and individual's age, race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law**