Description
At Pacific Seafood, our mission is to “feed the world with the healthiest protein on the planet.” We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our Team Members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
A Staff Accountant at Pacific Seafood prepares, analyzes, and reconciles routine financial data in accordance with pre-determined guidelines to support the functions of the accounting department at their location. This role is ideal for people with strong attention to detail and solid knowledge of accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities
1. General Ledger Management and Transaction Processing:
- Prepare and record daily financial transactions to the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner, covering areas such as Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), and inventory.
- Process Purchase Orders (PO) and receive product invoices, ensuring accurate Accounts Payable entry.
- Assist with overseeing APC/AS400 product inventories, ensuring accurate tracking and valuation.
2. Compliance and Reconciliation:
- Prepare and post journal entries, including all appropriate backup information, to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial records.
- Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for management review each period, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with all necessary tax forms, registrations, licenses, etc., overseeing their accurate preparation and submission.
3. Financial Planning and Analysis Support:
- Assist in the preparation of financial analysis, presentations, and research as assigned, providing critical support for strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to the annual budget preparation process, as assigned, supporting the development of accurate and realistic financial plans.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution
- 2-4 years of related experience
- Proficient experience using accounting software, Word and Excel.
Preferred:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Must be available to work Monday–Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend duties.
- Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
- Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
- Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
- Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
- Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
- Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Office, as well as warehouse environment.
- Standard office equipment (computers, printers, phones, etc.)
- Well-illuminated environment
- Quiet to moderate noise level
- Occasional travel via car or plane to regional facilities, events, etc.
- Occasional subtle and mild scents related to the production facility
- Occasional access to warehouse facility
Benefits
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.