Accounting Assistant - I

The Company:

Fast growing global leader in specialty printing products for the fresh produce packing industry with over 45 years of experience based in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. We are committed to provide its customers with a complete, cost-effective and all-in-one printing solution by providing specialty labels and high-speed automatic labeling equipment. We are best known for revolutionizing the fresh produce label industry with the development of its Print On Demand application equipment and labels. We are the technology leader in its industry and continue to be at the forefront of labeling technology.

Role Overview:

We are a rapidly growing business seeking a versatile Accounting and HR Assistant to serve as the primary support for our Controller and HR lead. Your main priority is to keep our home-office operations running smoothly by handling essential daily tasks, data entry, and administrative workflows.

Additionally, you will serve as our resident expert and lead contact for our Spanish speaking clientele. While you will initially work under the direct supervision and sign-off of our Controller, we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the competence and trustworthiness to eventually take full autonomy over day-to-day decisions for our Spanish speaking accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping Assistance: Provide daily support to the Lead Controller, including heavy data entry and reconciliation in QuickBooks.
• HR Admin: Support the HR department with document management, personnel filing, and streamlining administrative processes.
• Workflow Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in daily office tasks and suggest "smarter" ways to improve efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Assist with tracking, data entry, and workflow management within Fishbowl.
• Lead Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for Mexico and Chile-based employees and customers, handling billing inquiries and accounting support.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure all invoices and financial interactions with Mexican and Chilean companies meet local tax and accounting laws.
• Future Autonomy: Once trust and competence are established, take ownership of low-to-mid level daily decisions regarding Mexican and Chilean account management.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bilingual Mastery: Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish and English (professional/business level).
• Mexican Regulatory Knowledge preferred
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience with Fishbowl is highly beneficial.
• Reliability: High level of integrity; we need someone who values accuracy and can eventually work with minimal supervision.
• Team Mindset: A "no task is too small" attitude—ready to assist the department wherever needed.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak and write Spanish fluently?

Work Location: In person