Staff Accountant - Food Manufacturing

Wycliff Douglas Provisions (WDP) was opened with one focus — to deliver exceptionally fresh and carefully prepared ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meats to restaurants, retail stores and private label clients. It is a USDA manufacturer located in Mesquite, TX.

Wycliff Douglas Provisions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as proficiency in Microsoft excel and financial software.

Job requirements include, but are not limited, to:

• Complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments and enter into accounting software accurately.
• Research invoices, make calls, verify payment, request additional backup, etc.
• Record sales via journal entry as needed.
• Verify and calculate extensions and totals on invoices, calculating and taking discounts when applicable.
• Check vendor files for previous payments and assign voucher numbers.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Appropriately charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.
• Run and analyze accounts payable aging reports.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all accounting systems.
• Audit and approve expense submissions.
• Pays vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical data by scanning and filing documents.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience
• High level of proficiency in Excel required, candidate will be required to complete a skills assessment before hiring
• Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting
• Familiarity in both AR and AP necessary
• Familiarity with NetSuite a plus