Accountant/Bookkeeper

California Cane Sugar Inc. is a growing food ingredient import and distribution company serving manufacturers, bakeries, distributors, and industrial customers.

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records as the company continues to grow.

This position will begin as a part-time role, approximately 18–30 hours per week, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs.

Work Schedule

The typical part-time schedule will be approximately:

• 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on scheduled workdays
• Some scheduled days may be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The company will provide the weekly work schedule

This is a fully on-site position in La Mirada, California. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Prepare and issue customer invoices
• Track customer payments and outstanding balances
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices and collections
• Enter, review, and process vendor bills
• Prepare and process certain vendor payments
• Process payroll accurately and on time
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Review and analyze Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets
• Assist with weekly financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end closing
• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online
• Assist with sales tax filings and compliance requirements
• Assist with payroll tax filings, 1099 preparation, and related accounting documentation
• Help maintain accurate inventory and cost-of-goods-sold records
• Resolve occasional invoice, billing, and vendor discrepancies
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with management and outside accounting professionals as needed
• Protect confidential financial and company information

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Experience with payroll processing
• Experience with invoicing, billing, payment tracking, and collections
• Strong understanding of bank and credit card reconciliations
• Ability to review and understand Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets
• Experience with inventory-based, wholesale, distribution, import/export, food, or similar businesses
• Knowledge of sales tax, payroll tax, 1099s, and basic accounting compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Comfortable working with Windows-based computer systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to provide professional references

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold
• Experience working in food distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or import/export
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end closing
• Experience preparing weekly management reports

Compensation and Benefits

• $25.00 per hour
• Part-time position with the opportunity to transition to full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person