Bookkeeper / Accounting Lead

TITLE: Bookkeeper/ Accounting Lead

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

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
We are open to fully remote, hybrid, or in-person arrangements for the right candidate.

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.

Tipo de puesto: Medio tiempo

Sueldo: $32.00 - $40.00 la hora

Lugar de trabajo: Híbrido en Chelsea, MA 02150