TruRoots Company is a Boston-based natural & organic food and beverage platform company operating in Chico, CA and Havre de Grace, MD. We manufacture organic Santa Cruz Organic and R.W. Knudsen fruit beverages along with TruRoots ancient grains. We aim for authenticity by accurately & clearly doing our part to make the world a better place through wholesome product offerings and sustainability efforts. Our mission is to cultivate brands you cannot live without, and our Vision is to Nourish families from Root to Fruit.

Summary: We are looking for energetic & enthusiastic people who believe in our entrepreneurial culture of: Quality, Agility, Ingenuity, Integrity, Community. We are looking for an ambitious Accounting Assistant who will support day to day accounting and financial operations under the supervision of the Corporate Controller. Successful candidates will have an innate love for numbers, eagerness to grow, be able to deliver on deadlines, attention to detail, and great critical thinking skills.

Skills Identified for Strong Job Performance:

• Must possess the ability to interact with all staff levels with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Self-starter and creative problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Must have superb attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Previous experience in exercising independent judgment and problem-solving skills to address questions or issues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbal

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in accounting/finance with at least 2 years of experience
• Immediate Focus: Must have the skills and knowledge to assist in the creation and implementation of new accounts payable processes & procedures within our new ERP system
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and One Drive

• Knowledge of ERP including general ledger, GAAP, financial statement presentation, budgeting, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Required Responsibilities:

• Daily management of accounts payable processes including:
• managing approval workflows
• coding of invoices
• vendor setup and maintenance
• systems interfaces
• payment scheduling
• employee expense report processing
• purchase request management
• corporate credit card program administration
• Ensure that appropriate purchase order and receiving processes have occurred
• Reconcile inventory accrual accounts monthly
• Internally audit external invoice processing teams work to ensure
• Assist with preparing sales and use tax returns, bottle bill filings
• Prepare 1099 forms and assist in fiscal year-end audit procedures
• Monthly financial statement close work completed in accordance with the closing schedule
• Complete periodic account reconciliations and related reports

Equal Employment Opportunity

TruRoots Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.