About LA Foods
Since 1991, LA Foods has distributed billions of pounds of food products sourced both domestically and internationally. Our success is built on delivering value, flexibility, reliability and offering Fantastic Prices across all categories.
We proudly serve:
- Industrial manufacturers
- Correctional facilities
- Food banks
- Cash and Carry
- Convenience stores
- Schools and educational institutions
- Grocers, discounters, and hospitality companies
Our customers rely on LA Foods to source, stock, and supply products tailored to their needs.
Position Summary
LA Foods is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to maintain accurate accounting and inventory records. You’ll reconcile balances, process purchase orders, and ensure compliance with GAAP principles while supporting a smooth month-end close.
This position works closely with purchasing, logistics, and accounting to ensure our financial and inventory data stay precise and up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly inventory balances.
- Track, audit stock levels to ensure accuracy.
- Process and verify purchase orders (POs) as needed.
- Prepare and post journal entries related to COGS, adjustments, and shrink.
- Support month-end and year-end close with accurate inventory valuations.
- Manage vendor invoices and assist with AP/AR entries.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.
- Data Entry
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, or inventory control (food or wholesale experience a plus).
- Strong understanding of GAAP, inventory reconciliation, and cost accounting principles.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations).
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident self-starter
Why Join LA Foods
- Competitive pay
- 401 K
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Established, family-owned business with 30+ years of success.
- Collaborative environment with growth potential.
This list is intended as an outline of job duties and responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list, and other tasks may be assigned as needed to support company operations.
Pay is negotiable based on Qualifications and Credentials
Full Time, Monday through Friday, 6:AM – 3:PM
In Person, REMOTE WORK IS NOT AN OPTION
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Hours for this position is 6:AM-3:PM. Is that an issue?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
