AP Accounting Clerk

We’re looking for an AP Account Clerk to join our Accounting Team at the biggest small brand in beverage. Spindrift is filled with dynamic, entrepreneurial and passionate team members who are fanatical about our delicious product. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and are looking for a collaborative team player with strong communication skills to join this growing team.

The AP Accounting Clerk is responsible for working with other members of the Accounting team in processing and monitoring the company’s accounts payable and participating in the monthly financial statement close process. The AP Accounting Clerk will also assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Controller in the Finance Department, responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Ensure the timely processing and monitoring of accounts payable for the company. Includes the timely processing of invoices, monitoring of management approvals and payment of invoices consistent with approved terms. Ensure all transactions are recorded timely within the accounting system.
• Develop working relationships with other Spindrift departments to facilitate efficient invoice processing.
• Prepare periodic reconciliation of accounts with vendors and suppliers.
• Establish working relationships with vendors and suppliers providing timely and effective customer service and ensure all vendor accounts are current.
• Prepare journal entries and accounting schedules as part of the monthly financial statement close.
• Other accounting and administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

The AR Accounting Clerk will be responsible for working with other members of the Accounting team in processing and monitoring the company’s accounts receivables and participating in the monthly financial statement close process. The AR Accounting Clerk will also assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required. Requirements for this role include:

• 0-3 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Although not required, an Associate degree in accounting or finance is preferred but not required.
• CPG/beverage/food experience helpful but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications required.
• Accounting systems proficiency required.
• NetSuite proficiency helpful but not required.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is an individual who possesses a positive can-do attitude and is capable of promptly responding to a dynamic and constantly changing environment.  

• You are authentic.
• You have a high sense of integrity.
• You are a team player.
• You are proactive.
• You have strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• You are able to quickly adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• You are curious! You’re eager to learn about the company and leverage your existing knowledge.
• You embrace and regularly demonstrate our values of agility, collaboration, innovation, ambition, trust and respect.
• You’re able to work from our Newton, MA office at least four days a week.
• You’re able to travel 5% of the time or less.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range for this position ($48,000 - $63,000), Spindrift offers the following compensation and benefits:

• Short-term and long-term incentive programs specific to level and department.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected.
• Company-paid life insurance and a 401k retirement savings plan.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development and social justice education.
• A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, etc.
• In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.