Bookeeper / Accounting Lead

Company Description

Golden Cannoli, based in Chelsea, MA, is a second-generation family-owned business and a market leader in producing authentic cannoli shells, chips, and pastry fillings. Established in 1970 by two cousins in a small bakery, the company has grown into a trusted supplier for bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, and distributors nationwide. Each product is handmade using the original recipe and premium ingredients, ensuring exceptional taste and quality. Golden Cannoli is committed to providing trans-fat-free products with no artificial additives, certified kosher by the Rabbinical Council of New England. The company offers both wholesale and retail packaging, as well as private labeling options.

Position Overview:

Golden Cannoli is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Accounting Lead to join our team and support the day-to-day financial operations of our growing food manufacturing business. This role works closely with the CFO and plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, improving accounting processes, and ensuring timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, warehouse, and administrative teams in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute beyond traditional bookkeeping through process improvement, inventory reconciliation support, and operational collaboration.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Accounting & Financial Close

• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Reconcile all P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements
• Ensure financial data integrity and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures (SOPs)
• Streamline workflows to increase productivity, efficiency and reduce errors
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, and prepare annual 1099 filings
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements

Inventory & Operational Support

• Maintain and reconcile inventory records in QuickBooks – inventory valuations
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory levels and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with all departments to maintain budgets
• Support cycle counts and inventory reporting with warehouse team
• Assist with QuickBooks inventory entries as needed

Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings
• Support annual budgeting process and external audits
• Maintain financial records in accordance with document retention policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Administrative & General Support

• Assist with deposit and cash reporting
• Provide backup support for AP/AR and customer service as needed

SKILLS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Analytical focus to identify, analyze and resolve issues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, or similar industry
• Experience with inventory accounting
• Exposure to audits and financial reporting processes
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Work Arrangement

This is a part-time position (16- 25 hours a week) and requires the employee to work on-site at the designated company location during scheduled working hours.

Physical Demands:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· This position can be very active and requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb.

· Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.