Staff Accountant II — Growth Opportunities & 401K

Natural Alternatives International; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical (one plan)

Dental, vision, life insurance and opt

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays

401K including company matching and 1%

Job summary

Natural Alternatives International in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Full Time Clerical Accountant to provide accurate financial information for department management. You will handle cash reconciliations, AR, AP, intercompany transactions, and monthly closings within a SOX-controlled environment.

The role requires a BA/BS in accounting or equivalent, ERP experience (Baan or similar), and strong Excel and communication skills. Opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Baan ERP or other major ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily cash activity by applying customer payments, preparing journal entries, and verifying accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare daily cash forecast for upper management.
• Approve sales opportunities within Salesforce and work closely with CarnoSyn sales team to ensure smooth flow of business activities.
• Invoice customers, monitor AR accounts, make collections calls as needed and prepare sales reports as needed.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile all intercompany relationships.
• Create and maintain customer data files, including credit limits.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and monitor fixed assets in the general ledger and in the SAGE FAS system for all entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly account reconciliations of AR, Cash, and other assigned accounts to ensure compliance with SOX and internal control policies.
• Prepare and enter the journal entries for Co 500 CarnoSyn – Beta-Alanine.
• Assist AP department with AP Email Inbox and UIR and Registered Invoices maintenance.
• Perform month-end activities including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for Company 500, Carnosyn.
• Prepare and reconcile California Sales Tax for monthly and quarterly payment.
• Assist Company 100 accountant as needed with overflow.

Skills

Accounting

ERP experience

GL accounting

Excel skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS or BA in accounting

Tools

Baan ERP

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Carlsbad, CA, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1567

Salary Range: $33.66 To $36.06 Hourly

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

• Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary

This position provides accurate and timely information to department management to aid in review of financial results.

Daily tasks could include any of the following:

• Reconcile daily cash activity by applying customer payments, preparing journal entries, and verifying accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare daily cash forecast for upper management.
• Approve sales opportunities within Salesforce and work closely with CarnoSyn sales team to ensure smooth flow of business activities.
• Invoice customers, monitor AR accounts, make collections calls as needed and prepare sales reports as needed.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile all intercompany relationships.
• Create and maintain customer data files, including credit limits.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and monitor fixed assets in the general ledger and in the SAGE FAS system for all entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly account reconciliations of AR, Cash, and other assigned accounts to ensure compliance with SOX and internal control policies.
• Prepare and enter the journal entries for Co 500 CarnoSyn – Beta-Alanine.
• Assist AP department with AP Email Inbox and UIR and Registered Invoices maintenance.
• Perform month-end activities including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for Company 500, Carnosyn.
• Prepare and reconcile California Sales Tax for monthly and quarterly payment.
• Assist Company 100 accountant as needed with overflow.

Qualifications

BS or BA degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

Baan ERP or other major ERP system experience.

At least two years of previous experience in an accounting department with general ledger experience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly accurate data analysis and intermediate to advanced excel skills.

Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to work well as a team member with all departments within the company.

Excellent time management and organization skills.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of company sensitive and proprietary information is also required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Lifting requirement: Up to 30 pounds
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Computer workstation and climate-controlled office environment. May occasionally enter production areas where personal protective equipment might be required to prevent or lessens exposure to airborne-borne powdered nutritional supplement substances

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.