Shalom Farms mission is to make the Kosher world a better place to eat, naturally! We do so by pioneering and bringing to market, cutting edge gourmet and natural food items from Israel and from local farms. We proudly partner with some of the finest retail stores and restaurants in the United States to help keep consumers coming back for more. You will join a team of talented, empathetic and passionate individuals dedicated to pursuing individual goals and team success with equal ferocity. Our office is conveniently located at the gateway of the wholesale culinary capital of the United States in Eastern Bronx, minutes from Manhattan near the #6 train.
Profile: Accounting Associate Coordinator
You will be an integral part of our Accounting Team fostering and growing existing business relationships to maximize their potential, creating symbiotic win-win partnerships.
Your primary goals will consist of:
Organizing and collections of outstanding receivables and accounts payables as well as financial reporting. You will work with a talented leadership team, working closely with our Vice President of Accounting as well as our Chief Financial Officer, and the producers and customers of some of the finest food products in the world. You will take on an integral role carefully conducting and coordinating our receivables efforts thru accurate record keeping, distribution of statements and collection calls. Additionally you will participate in a wide array of accounting activities including financial reporting, billing, monthly closing activities, all while helping the companies' bottom line with fiscally conscious planning and organization. Versatility and flexibility will be key as the position is multi dimensional and involves multi-tasking.
The ideal candidate will possess:
~ Complete honesty combined with a strong team player skill set
~ Positive Attitude: We believe this is the most important gateway drug to long term chemical dependency on positive results!
~ Careful attention to detail and procedural adherence with patience for data entry and filing (neat freaks welcome!)
~ The ability to be firm when you need to be, yet diplomatic.
~ An analytical approach to both your people skills and accounting practices
~ An aptitude with numbers and interest in accounting or management as a career direction.
~ Flexibility and desire to handle diverse responsibilities and ability to adapt to changes within a dynamic and growing company.
~ Ability to identify and solve problems in a proactive fashion
~ Long-term career mindedness combined with a pertinacious yet alacritous work ethic.
~ Self-initiative coupled with self-organization and time management skills.
~ Multi tasking skills to handle a variety of ongoing projects, Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, think-tank, teamwork environment
~ Open mindedness to learn, be coached and grow within a growing company
~ Strong interpersonal skills; Positive can-do attitude and self-motivation
~ A Passion for healthy, great tasting Israeli and or Kosher food
Requirements:
~ Four Year College Degree with experience in accounting
~ Skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
~ 45+wpm keyboard skills
~ Excellent time management skills
~ Proficiency in written and verbal communication
~ Positive minded disposition and outgoing personality, grouches need not apply
Your typical schedule will consist of:
~ 5 day at our corporate Headquarters
~ Monday -- Friday
~ Hours 8-5
The Opportunity:
This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key role within a dynamic growing organization dedicated to innovative upscale and natural food products, top-flight service, individual growth, team harmony and group success. Salary is commensurate with experience and additionally the remuneration package includes paid vacation and Health Benefits. Great opportunities for advancement from within the organization and our sister companies.
Please Email Cover Letter and Resume with the posting title of this advertisement as the subject line.
Thank you for your consideration!
