Salt & Straw Looking for Staff Accountant at Portland, Oregon Full Time

Staff Accountant

Salt & Straw is about more than just ice cream. We make taste-provoking ice cream, by-hand, in our Portland kitchen. We are known for the most passionate, expert and kind team, providing out-of-this-world hospitality. This does not happen by accident. As the Staff Accountant, you play an important role in how we create the unbelievable and show up generously across all company touchpoints with our team, our partners, and our community.

Position Overview:

Responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports and data to assess accuracy, completeness and adherence to accounting and procedural standards. Must be able to resolve issues, work both independently and in groups, and have the utmost integrity and honesty. Reports to the Controller.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation for the monthly close.
• Maintains records of financial documents with appropriate supporting material.
• Owns, reviews, and adjusts areas of the General Ledger like shop sales, prepaids, fixed assets.
• Assists with preparation of documents to keep us compliant with various agencies like sales tax, property tax, licenses, permits, and related audits as needed.
• Assists during annual audit with preparing schedules, providing explanation of supporting materials, procedures and preparing any other necessary data.
• Assists with the integration of systems within the accounting function.
• Assists with developing, improving, and documenting efficient accounting processes.
• Performs ad hoc analysis as requested / required.
• Performs special projects as necessary.

Required Experience & Education:

• BS in Business or Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years related experience in accounting.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities.
• Understanding of general ledger accounts and how to reconcile them monthly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Detail oriented with high level of attention to financial accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills: Formulas, V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Experience using an ERP system (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience in the hospitality/food industry or with retail shops a plus.

Salt and Straw Values

Create The Unbelievable

Show Up Generously

Act With Thoughtful Curiosity

Share Human Kindness

Make It Count

We can’t wait to meet you!

Salt & Straw is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people – minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. Salt & Straw will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.