Accounting Specialist

Dancing Goats® Coffee is an equal opportunity employer and we believe diversity and inclusion are important in the workplace.
Experience in the coffee industry is not necessary to apply for our job openings, and we encourage all candidates to apply regardless of background, identity, or skill set.
We do not tolerate discrimination against potential or current employees based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, nationality, age, or disability.
We are independently owned and have been in business for over 34 years with a vision to meet the challenge of sustainability, offer exceptional specialty-grade coffee, support living wages to farmers, and value work/life balance.
We are deeply rooted in our communities and do as much as we can to give back to those communities.
At our core, we are a social purpose corporation that focuses on creating a material positive impact on society and the environment.
We are always looking for passionate people who love coffee as much as we do and are ardent about doing things the right way.
If you’d like to join us, we’d love to hear from you! *Why You’ll Love Working Here:* * \*Free Coffee\* * Health and Dental Insurance (Including Vision) * Life insurance with optional AD&D upgrades * Identity theft insurance * Employee Assistance program * 401k with company match * Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave * Paid Birthday Holiday * Bonus Program (certain positions) * Discounts on Food, Beverages, and Merchandise _Note: Benefits differ between Full-time and Part-time positions.
_ Dancing Goats’ Coffee *Accounting Specialist *position is primarily responsiblefor Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable functions, and accounting projects in a high-volume environment.
This position will work closely with retail stores and management to maintain an accurate record of financial transactions in Microsoft GP while sustaining the company policy and approval process.
*Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables include:* *Accounts Receivable:* * Enter, post and reconcile batches * Research and resolve customer A/R issues * Prepare aging report * Place billing and collection calls * Maintain cash receipts journal, update and reconcile AR sub ledger to GL * Respond to urgent requests from sales department and executive management for customer AR account status in a timely, accurate manner * Perform daily cash handling including coding and recording of cash receipts * Work cross functionally with Customer Service, Sales, and Outreach for proper entry of off-site events *Accounts Payable:* * Process AP invoices * Review 3-way matched transactions for accuracy and reconcile vendor statements * Communicate and ensure errors and variances are resolved or approved to process * Ensure non-PO invoices are coded to the appropriate GL account through the established guidelines * Ensure all AP transactions are posted to the GL accurately * Work with AP Supervisor to maintain the accuracy of supplier records *Accounting Projects:* * Assist in projects related to process improvement * Assist in Cost Accounting Projects * Assist in entering tax data into a government website * Other projects as assigned * Participate in audits and provide support documents *Education and Experience:* * Associate Degree required in Accounting, bachelor’s degree a plus * Must have experience working in an ERP environment, Microsoft GP a plus * Must have Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general accounting experience * Must have strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills *Key Skills and Abilities include:* * Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization * Intermediate to advance level of expertise with Excel * Comfortable working with technology, interest in learning new technologies a plus *Key Personal Attributes include:* * Must be detail-oriented and customer service focused * Highly motivated, organized, and a team player *ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:* In addition to producing quality coffee and providing exceptional customer service, we are committed to increasing the social and environmental responsibility of our business.
We expect that all employees will work diligently to reduce waste throughout the company in any way possible.
Whether it is reducing water consumption, re-using before re-cycling, or making sure to turn the lights off, we are committed to re-thinking how business gets done, for our planet, for all of us.
Every team member is responsible for considering ways to reduce our environmental impact and foster an inclusive work environment.
As an employee of Dancing Goats® Coffee, you are expected to take an active role in upholding our standards for sustainability.
This requires you to: · Set personal goals for improving and expanding on everyday job functions, as well as on the greater social and environmental aspects of your work.
Stay accountable to these goals and report your honest progress in performance reviews.
· Adhere to Dancing Goats® Coffee environmental policies, including our environmental purchasing and recycling policies.
· Be an active member in enhancing Dancing Goats® Coffee social and environmental impact.
Help us continue to evolve our commitment to the planet and the communities in which we work.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.
00 - $29.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounting: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person