Submission #235

Overall Goal of Position: This position is responsible for ensuring all accounting functions at the plant level and as requested by corporate office are in support of the business, and helps to make OurRecipe@SauerBrands:

Job Summary
The Accounting Specialist performs basic accounting/coding and office duties in support of the Plant Controller and other accounting personnel. Typical duties listed below, but other duties relating to accounting/reconciling/reporting may be assigned. Position reports to the Plant Controller.

What Is In It For You
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

401K
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Key Duties and Responsibilities
General Operations
Performs all duties safely, models and follows all safety guidelines
Checks/opens/distributes office mail
Prints invoices from email (for select vendors)
Matches invoices with Purchase Order “receivers” and other documentation as backup
Works with Procurement and/or department managers to reconcile discrepancies between invoices/receivers
Matches invoice deductions or credits as necessary
Scans payables to corporate accounting department for processing
Answers vendor inquiries regarding payments
Receives and scans employee expense reports to corporate accounting department
Prints any/all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files
Prepares reconciliation of vendor accounts, as requested
Assist Plant Controller and Plant Manager with accounting tasks/reports as requested

Culture Building
Participates in company and department meetings
Participates on other teams as requested
Supports plant management in all actions and programs necessary for maintaining the desired company culture

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)
Culture Building
Organizational Health KPIs
KPIs for OurRecipe
What you do and how you act
Personal actions and contribution to overall success of SBI
Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:
Personal Characteristics
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Strong character and integrity- does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, no-excuses mindset, reliable and accountable for KPIs
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Performance History
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
Takes direction well and works efficiently but safely
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities
High attention to detail and ability to work safely in fast paced environment
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Education & Experience:
High School diploma minimum with 2-3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience or Accounting/Business/Finance/Economics degree.
Office management/support experience preferred
Intermediate to advanced level experience using most common office machines (copier, fax, printer, multi-line phone, etc)
Experience with MS Office 365 helpful
Experience using Medius is a plus
Experience using PeopleSoft is a plus
Other:
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA