Staff Accountant at Kate Farms

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. 

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kate Farms, the #1 plant-based formula, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Staff Accountant to join their team. As a Staff Accountant, you will perform various accounting functions, such as preparing financial statements, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting in month-end and year-end close processes. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Kate Farms is committed to providing high-quality nutrition products and improving lives, and the Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in achieving these goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist in heavy data analysis.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies and procedures.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Accounts Receivable experience a plus.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Utmost level of honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Strong commitment to company mission and values.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Capability to respectfully share and accept feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·        Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.

·        While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.

·        Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position will work in a home/office environment with occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations.  Requires 10% travel.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of equity.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

$65,000 – 80,000 USD

For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive a generous  PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure),  two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcare professionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Kate Farmers are folks with a personal connection to nutrition – we’ve all seen the power of food to heal for ourselves or a loved one.

We’ve built a team of amazing people with leadership backgrounds in nutrition, healthcare, quality, product development, operations, customer service, finance, and philanthropy. We are committed to the excellence of Kate Farms and the forward-thinking philosophy that’s made us the #1 plant-based formula.