ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

SUNBEAM FOODS, INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine Paid Holidays

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Training & development

Stable, established company with long‑

Job summary

SUNBEAM FOODS, INC. in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to manage daily accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, and month-end close, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, 3+ years in accounting, and advanced Excel skills; experience with Sage 100 ERP is preferred. You will support leadership with financial analysis and work in a small to mid-sized company environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting/finance/business or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with Sage 100 ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including AR, AP, and general ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Enter and process invoices, payments, deposits, and customer activity.
• Monitor AR aging and collect past due accounts.
• Review daily sales and profitability reports for discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing in Sage.
• Prepare reports for CPA review and tax reporting.
• Maintain customer data accuracy.
• Ensure timely processing of recurring invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Support inventory, fuel surcharge, and operational reporting.
• Assist with 1099s, sales tax, and unclaimed property filings.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Financial reporting

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Small business experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage 100 ERP

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• Nine Paid Holidays
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to be responsible for managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, accounts receivables/payables, and month-end closing processes. This successful candidate will have the duties of ensuring accurate financial records, managing reporting processes, monitoring profitability, and supporting company leadership with financial analysis and operational accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger activities
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
• Enter and process invoices, payments, deposits, and customer account activity
• Monitor and collect past due accounts and maintain Accounts Receivable aging reports
• Review daily sales and profitability reports to investigate discrepancies and margin variances
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes in Sage
• Prepare reports and documentation for CPA review and tax reporting
• Maintain customer account setup and financial data accuracy
• Ensure timely processing of recurring invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Support inventory, fuel surcharge, and operational reporting processes
• Assist with compliance reporting including 1099s, sales tax, and unclaimed property filings

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Extensive work with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and financial reporting
• Experience with Sage 100 ERP systems preferred
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail with strong communication and time management skills
• Experience working in a small to mid-sized company environment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Stable, established company with long-term employees
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a key accounting role

About Us

We are a well-established food distribution company serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market for over 54 years with approximately $8 million in annual revenue. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team and assume responsibilities from a long-term employee who is retiring after seven years with the company. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a small business environment where accuracy, accountability, and organization are highly valued.