Ashland Food Co-op - Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Join the Co-op team! We are looking for a full-time Accounting/Payroll Specialist to assist the Financial Manager with payroll preparation and general accounting. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, experience with time-clock entries and adjustments and a willingness to cooperate and grow.

Job Summary: This is an accounting position responsible for assisting the Financial Manager in a variety of tasks including General Ledger accounting and payroll preparation.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Experience with accounting software and data entry. SAGE software background helpful

Excellent understanding of basic accounting procedures, debits, credits and reconciliation processes

3+ years experience in accounting positions, financial reporting experience a plus

2+ years experience working with time clock data to prepare for payroll processing

Strong Microsoft Excel experience, building and maintain complex spreadsheets

Takes initiative, is able to work independently and set own priorities

Creative problem-solving skills

Excellent math and reasoning skills

Discreet, able to maintain confidentiality

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent attitude and willingness to be a team player

Excellent typing, multitasking, and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

General Responsibilities:

Monitor and resolve missing time-clock entries in a timely manner

Prepare payroll data for third-party payroll company to process semi-monthly payroll

Record payroll and related entries in general ledger

Prepare month and quarter end journal entries

Reconcile bank and other GL accounts

Daily Sales reporting and recording

Maintain Accounts Receivable

Perform Worker’s Compensation calculation

Process and maintain garnishments and child support orders

Produce various reports for internal and external users

Maintain confidentiality of personal information

If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please complete our Employment Application today:

https://ashlandfood.coop/employment/current-job-openings

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!