Summary
Superior Fresh is an industry-leading land based Atlantic salmon producer. Our state-of-the-art, aquaculture practices land-based recirculation aquaculture system is the first in the United States to raise Atlantic salmon. At Superior Fresh, we produce the freshest, healthiest food available year-round, while maintaining the highest sustainability standards.
The Accounting Clerk performs various accounting, administrative and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the organization. This role will serve as a primary receptionist to our offices, greet customers, support office operations and business event planning.
Primary Job Functions
- Perform accurate and timely data entry into accounting software and financial systems.
- Assist with accounts payable by entering vendor invoices, matching supporting documentation, and preparing payments.
- Assist with accounts receivable by posting customer payments, reconciling accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on past-due accounts.
- Assist with payroll processing, including maintenance of time records, maintaining payroll records, and preparing payroll-related reports.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other general ledger accounts.
- Process purchase orders and maintain supporting purchasing documentation.
- Process employee expense reports and maintain petty cash records.
- Process incoming email correspondence and ensure proper filing and distribution of accounting-related documents.
- Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner.
- Organize, scan, index, and maintain electronic and paper documents and records.
- Set up and maintain customer and vendor records within the accounting system.
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and routine accounting inquiries.
- Assist with inventory, purchasing, and receiving transactions by entering and reconciling related records as needed.
- Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and financial summaries for management.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules.
- Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and record retention requirements.
- Assist with sales tax reporting and provide supporting documentation for audits and tax preparation.
- Maintain office supplies and provide general administrative support to management.
- Participate in special projects and perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
- Comply with worker safety, biosecurity and food safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Demonstrate the Company’s Core Values in the performance of all job functions.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Secondary Job Functions
- This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Actively participate in meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Education:
Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
Experience:
· 3-5 years of accounting administration
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
· 10 key proficient
Licenses or Certifications
· Driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Basic accounting principles.
· Microsoft Office proficiency.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Management of confidential information and documents.
· Employee file management.
· Keyboarding 60 words per minute minimum.
· Effective time management and organizational skills.
· Work independently as well as in a team environment.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.
· Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.
· Set priorities and work with minimal direction and supervision.
· Display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers.
· Respond professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries.
Job Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Seeing: Must have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Communication: Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers in
order to perform the requirements of the position.
Sitting: Will remain in a seated position at a desk for prolonged periods.
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with
both hands to include keyboarding, handwriting and office equipment
Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about from one area of the
workplace to another.
Climbing/Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Reaching: Will bend, twist, squat,
stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at or above shoulder level.
Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
Pulling/Pushing: Will transport loads of up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment: General office and shop conditions where there are
many individuals working in a shared space.
Schedule Expectations
1. May include occasional evenings and weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
