["Staff Accountant","Staff Accountant"]

Kaps Wholesale Foods
  • Detroit
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    The Staff Accountant will assist in maintaining accurate financial records for the organization, including tracking assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and inventory-related activity. This role supports monthly close activities and collaborates closely with Accounting, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Maintains and updates the general ledger by preparing and posting journal entries.
    • Assists with month-end close, including preparing balance sheet and income statement support schedules.
    • Reconciles bank accounts, credit cards, and selected balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
    • Reviews, codes, and processes invoices to ensure expenses are recorded accurately and timely.
    • Supports accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including research and resolution of discrepancies.
    • Assists in reconciling revenue, cost of goods sold, and inventory-related accounts.
    • Collaborates with warehouse and operations teams to verify inventory adjustments, credits, and returns.
    • Prepares and maintains financial reports as requested by the Controller.
    • Assists with audit preparation by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
    • Maintains organized accounting files and documentation in accordance with company practices.
    • Communicates accounting-related changes or issues to appropriate internal teams.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
    • Working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and accounting software.
    • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience using AFS accounting software or a comparable ERP/accounting system required.
    • Ability to analyze discrepancies and follow through to resolution.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
    Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
    • 1-2 years of related accounting experience required.
    • Distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-based accounting experience a plus.
    • Prior experience in public accounting (audit or tax) a plus.
    Physical Requirements:
    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Employment with Kaps is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening. By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to these screenings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Income Statementsunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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