Staff Accountant (Full Time)

Company Description

David Rio Chai & Tea is a global premium chai and tea brand that aims to exceed customers' expectations by providing exceptional taste with quality ingredients. The company is committed to offering innovative products supported by superior customer service and maintaining strong relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and creditors. David Rio focuses on sustainability by using organic ingredients and recyclable or reusable packaging. The company also supports animal conservation and welfare initiatives through its Endangered Species Chai Line.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant at David Rio Chai & Tea, headquartered in San Francisco. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, financial statements preparation, and assisting with audits. This role is full-time, working remotely. Individual must live within the Pacific Time Zone. 

Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable (AR):

· Monitor AR Inbox, Statement of Account (SOA), Credit Memos.

· Prepare and distribute AR Summary Report regularly.

· Manage Credit Application communications and update our ERP system.

· Follow up with customers and implement follow-up plans to ensure timely payments.

2. Accounts Payable (AP):

· Manage AP software to ensure timely payments and accurate recording.

· Process A/P functions, including employee expense reports.

· Monitor approved bills and bills subject for approval.

· Record approved bills. Input and maintain electronic vendor files.

· Approve, record, and process bills accurately.

· Email and monitor responses for trade references of customers for credit checks.

· Generate reports and manage customers' credit balances, credit applications and line of credits.

· Research and resolve A/P issues.

· Work closely and in coordination with our Accounting manager and international team

3. General Accounting:

· Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and maintain accurate records.

· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

· Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.

· Serve as the primary Backup to the Accounting manager, ensuring accounting processing continuity.

· Participate in continuous improvement of payment and expense managing processes.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with national and international customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years experience with bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of GAAP principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in using accounting system software and Microsoft Office/Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial analysis
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-initiative
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment