Job Description

Are you ready to launch your career in accounting and make a meaningful impact in a growing company?
Join Freshpack as an Accounting and Administrative Specialist and gain hands-on experience in AP/AR, process optimization, and more while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment!

Freshpack is seeking an Accounting and Administrative Specialist to lead and organize our product development projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations by managing AP/AR processes, supporting cost accounting, and contributing to organizational efficiency and growth.

About Freshpack: Freshpack is an industry leader in custom cheese packaging, with products available nationwide in major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has expanded from 15 to 290+ employees, and we're positioned for substantial growth in the next 3-5 years. Join us to help transform project management in our organization as we continue to grow.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process invoices using 3-way match principles (PO, receipt, and invoice).
• Manage the Unvouchered Receipt Report to ensure resolution.
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Prepare and match AP checks to invoices for approval and filing.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Prepare and send customer invoices.
• Lead collections efforts by proactively communicating with customers to ensure timely payments, resolving payment issues, and maintaining positive relationships.
• Match customer POs to invoices and maintain organized filing systems.
• Perform cash application and maintain accurate AR records.
• Match AR checks to invoices and ensure proper documentation and filing.

Filing and Documentation Management:

• Organize and maintain accurate filing systems for all AP/AR-related documents, including checks, invoices, shipping notices, customer orders, and BOLs.
• Ensure files are up-to-date and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

Departmental Support & Strategic Contributions:

• Act as a backup for order entry processes to ensure continuity.
• Support the cost accountant in reviewing, reconciling, and closing production orders.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of material flow and ERP data entry processes to identify and implement workflow improvements.
• Assist with inventory control tasks, including creating and distributing production reports to tolling customers.
• Analyze job costing discrepancies and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).
• Assist the CFO with various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related role (internship experience acceptable).
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Exposure to ERP systems or similar software is a plus but not required; training will be provided.
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a supportive and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Salary

• $50,000 - $60,000 per year (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!
• Referral program
• 401(k) program
• Get paid every Friday!

Compensation details: 50000-60000 Yearly Salary

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