STAFF ACCOUNTANT

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Parttime · 3 days/week · Onsite

About Us

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company (PRFC) is a familyowned creamery known for its awardwinning artisan cheeses—crafted right on the farm where our cows are raised. Our team works hard, collaborates across departments, and takes pride in maintaining the financial and operational excellence that supports our growing business. If you love great cheese, great people, and meaningful work, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant is a key member of our Finance team. We’re seeking an experienced, parttime accounting professional to support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly close activities. This role is designed for an accountant who can step in and own a meaningful slice of the accounting function with minimal rampup. You’ll partner closely with the Director of Finance, who will set priorities and review key outputs, while you execute routine accounting work accurately and on schedule.

This position is best suited for someone who prefers a consistent parttime schedule, enjoys producing high-quality work, and values reliability, consistency, and clarity of expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, and payroll
• Support the monthly closing process, including schedules, reconciliations, and checklists
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Assist with AP/AR oversight tasks where needed
• Ensure accurate supporting documentation and adherence to internal controls
• Support quarterly and annual requests for audits and tax preparation
• Maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal PRFC procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including Workers’ Comp audits, grant reporting and claims, certification renewals, and 1099 forms
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Parttime, 3 days/week. Flexible schedule options include Monday–Wednesday or Tuesday–Thursday, depending on business needs. Occasional travel between PRFC locations may be required.

What We Offer

• Flexible Schedule
• A supportive, collaborative, cheese loving team culture

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or public accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals and month-end close activities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and follow through with minimal oversight
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and work with large data sets)
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Excellent internal and external Customer Service Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to talk and hear regularly; frequent standing, bending, walking, and reaching; ability to lift up to 25 lbs in a typical office environment.

Our Values

We treat each other with respect, work hard together, and celebrate our shared successes. We’re proud of what we create—and the people who make it possible.

EEO Statement

The law makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law also makes it illegal to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The law also requires that employers reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' sincerely held religious practices, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.