Bookkeeper/Payroll Associate

Bookkeeper/Payroll Associate

Pay: $25 - $30/hour DOE

Benefits: Holiday pay, paid time off, health insurance, retirement plan

Summary:

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader in wholesale distribution of apparel and giftware for grocery and pharmacy chains on the West Coast. We currently merchandise our products in over 500 stores, Golden Grove Trading is a family-owned company with a 40-year legacy of success.

We have an immediate position for an Accounting/HR Manager who will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and human resources for the company. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of accounting experience and two years human resource experience. Top candidates will have the opportunity to grow into an executive position. This position is located in Pomona, California and working on-site is a requirement.

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Serve as backup for payroll preparation: verifying timecards, calculating mileage, reimbursements, and commissions.
• Run monthly A/R ageing reports, work with corporate customers for any past due accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, monitor budgets, preparing financial reports for owners and prepare sales data for sales manager.
• Reconcile accounts, prepare month-end and period-end financial and expense reports utilizing spreadsheets.
• Oversee regular audits to ensure the accuracy of financial records and identify any discrepancies or errors.
• Interact with corporate customers to resolve issues with any chargebacks, pricing discrepancies or unauthorized credit deductions.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate and streamline financial processes and authorize purchase requests.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting regulations and trends in the industry to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Assist with financial planning and forecasting, including creating budgets, cashflow and projections.
• Acting as a liaison with external auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders for financial reporting and compliance matters.
• Create and develop spreadsheets to convert raw data into readable reports for analysis, calculating P/L, margins, shrink (store losses), etc.
• Update accounting procedures as needed.
• Implement and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and other duties as needed.

Human Resource Responsibilities:

• Assure compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/ordinances related to HR and the workplace.
• Handle hiring process, posting job notices, training.
• Experience with managing employee records, including payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, maintaining continuous training (paid by company) and up-to-date policies/handbooks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years QuickBooks experience (must have experience in Desktop)
• 2 – 3 years experience in a management role for accounting
• 2 years minimum experience in human resource
• Knowledge in EDI preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel (Vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Must be tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse employees at all levels of the company.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills to address accounting issues and employee matters.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with employees.
• Be flexible, ensuring multiple projects are on track while accommodating any urgent items that may arise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Human Resource: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person