Senior Staff Accountant - San Clemente, United States - Sambazon Inc

Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for daily treasury activities, inventory accounting, the general ledger, and portions of the month-end closure. It will also provide professional support during financial audits.

The role offers a generous benefits package, an annual bonus opportunity, and half-day Fridays This position will work on-site in our San Clemente office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are examples of key responsibilities and are not a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties may change depending on business needs.

• Month-end close process
• Account reconciliation preparation
• Standard cost accounting and variance explanations
• Treasury and banking functions
• Accounting policies and procedures documentation
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting per request of the Controller or higher
• Audit and footnote support.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• At least three years of directly related experience, preferably in a mix of Public Accounting and Private Industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and concepts
• Familiarity with how ERP systems work, particularly experience with SAP Business ByDesign
• Understanding of what a standard cost accounting system is; the types of variances that they generate
• Familiarity of treasury and cash management
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Ability to generate clear and concise reports.
• Detail orientation
• Ability to track multiple ongoing tasks in an organized fashion
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the Finance team, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.

Company Profile:

Founded in 2000, SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, was the first company to introduce "certified Açaí" to the world, supplying organic and Fair Trade certified Açaí products from a proprietary supply chain to ensure transparency from the "palm of the tree to the palm of your hand." SAMBAZON recently launched Seeding Change, a documentary highlighting mission-driven brands operating on triple-bottom-line business models and using commerce as a vehicle to create a more prosperous future for the people and the planet, similarly to how SAMBAZON uses the Delicious Powers of Açaí. All SAMBAZON products, including Smoothie Packs, Ready to Eat Açaí Bowls, Juices, Energy drinks and Açaí Bites are made from USDA Organic, Non-GMO, vegan, and Fair For Life Fair Trade Certified Açaí. SAMBAZON's Fair Trade certification has helped to protect the Amazon Rainforest and its rich biodiversity and has helped to positively impact thousands of local growers.

With the commitment to invest a percentage of local Açaí purchases back into the community, SAMBAZON has contributed over $1 million to build healthcare centers, community centers and schools. For more information about Seeding Change and SAMBAZON's mission and products, visit