Bookkeeper

Fresh Baguette; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

40% Employee Discount

401K and 401K Match

Free Lunch

Anniversary Gift Card

Health Insurance after 90 days

Exciting growth potential

Job summary

A fast-growing artisanal bakery is seeking a Bookkeeping Assistant to support accounting and HR functions at their Germantown headquarters. The role includes bookkeeping tasks, administrative support, and requires strong communication skills. The bakery offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay, employee discounts, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting required.
• Familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create journal entries, invoices, and checks.
• Assist with accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Support recruiting functions and onboarding new hires.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant itemsinspired by bakeries in Franceto the DMV area. We haveexpanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do.This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

We are looking for a Bookkeeping Assistant to join the Fresh Baguette team at our Fresh Baguette Germantown headquarters (19548 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20874)!

About the role

• In this multifaceted role, you will work primarily on accounting or bookkeeping related tasks but will also support Administrative, HR, and recruiting functions.
• In-person in our Accounting, HR, and Admin office to support essential operations of a fast growing bakery with hundreds of whole sale customers and multiple retail locations.

What you'll do

• Create journal entries; invoices, checks, and deposits
• Assist with accounts payable/accounts receivable and expense tracking
• Do bank reconciliations and data entry
• Help with the preparation of payroll and corresponding journal entries
• Coordinate with external accountants to resolve payment issues as needed

Administrative & Office Support

• Manage office supply inventory and restocking
• Answer general inquiries via phone and email
• Handle filing, data entry, and general office support
• Assist in placing job ads and promoting open roles
• Screen candidates and schedule interviews for hourly positions as needed to support our Recruiter (must be comfortable on the phone)
• Help with onboarding and preparing new hire paperwork
• Maintain applicant tracking and recruitment reports
• Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• 40% Employee Discount
• 401K and 401K Match
• Free Lunch
• Anniversary Gift Card

Shifts:

• 9AM-5:30PM
• Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting or Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Experience with payroll is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage phone calls and guests
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and office management systems
• Experience with bookkeeping or accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred)
• High level of organization, discretion, attention to detail, and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and independently
• High school diploma required
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn!
• Carry an entrepreneurship mindset to adapt to a growing and therefore evolving company

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant itemsinspired by bakeries in Franceto the DMV area. We haveexpanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do.This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

We are looking for a Bookkeeping Assistant to join the Fresh Baguette team at our Fresh Baguette Germantown headquarters (19548 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20874)!

About the role

• In this multifaceted role, you will work primarily on accounting or bookkeeping related tasks but will also support Administrative, HR, and recruiting functions.

Environment

• In-person in our Accounting, HR, and Admin office to support essential operations of a fast growing bakery with hundreds of whole sale customers and multiple retail locations.

What you'll do

Bookkeeping & Payroll Support

• Create journal entries; invoices, checks, and deposits
• Assist with accounts payable/accounts receivable and expense tracking
• Do bank reconciliations and data entry
• Help with the preparation of payroll and corresponding journal entries
• Coordinate with external accountants to resolve payment issues as needed

Administrative & Office Support

• Manage office supply inventory and restocking
• Answer general inquiries via phone and email
• Handle filing, data entry, and general office support

Recruiting Support

• Assist in placing job ads and promoting open roles
• Screen candidates and schedule interviews for hourly positions as needed to support our Recruiter (must be comfortable on the phone)
• Help with onboarding and preparing new hire paperwork
• Maintain applicant tracking and recruitment reports

Benefits

• Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance after 90 days
• 40% Employee Discount
• 401K and 401K Match
• Free Lunch
• Anniversary Gift Card
• Exciting growth potential!

Shifts:

• 9AM-5:30PM
• Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting or Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Experience with payroll is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage phone calls and guests
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and office management systems
• Experience with bookkeeping or accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred)
• High level of organization, discretion, attention to detail, and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and independently
• High school diploma required
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn!
• Carry an entrepreneurship mindset to adapt to a growing and therefore evolving company

The pay range for this role is:
20 - 24 USD per hour(Fresh Baguette Rockville Center (Germantown))

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Restaurants

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