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Job Title
Sr. Accountant/Trade Analyst
Company Name
Freeland Foods, Inc.
Company Website
Industry
Natural Foods/Products
Consumer Goods, CPG
Manufacturing
Company Overview
Go Raw is a manufacturer and marketer of a nutrient dense plant-based snacking platform made with organic, sprouted seeds. Founded 15 years
Company Description

Go Raw is a manufacturer and marketer of a nutrient dense plant-based snacking platform made with organic, sprouted seeds.  Founded 15 years ago, Go Raw uses a proprietary dehydration process to create sprouted seeds products safely and consistently.  Sprouted seeds deliver plant-based protein and are easy to digest.  The company’s products are sold in the US and Canada in the natural, club, grocery and drug channels as well as Europe, South America and the Middle East.

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Accountant/Trade Analyst
REPORTS TO: CFO
COMPANY: Go Raw is a manufacturer and marketer of a nutrient dense plant-based snacking
platform made with organic, sprouted seeds. Founded 15 years ago, Go Raw uses a
proprietary dehydration process to create sprouted seeds products safely and consistently.
Sprouted seeds deliver plant-based protein and are easy to digest. The company’s products
are sold in the US and Canada in the natural, club, grocery and drug channels as well as
Europe, South America and the Middle East.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Sr. Accountant is responsible for Check Deposits, Accounts
Receivables, Trade Spend analysis/reconciliation, and Agent commission calculations
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
● The Sr. Accountant/Trade Analyst functions as a business partner with Sales and
financial management to effectively provide Trade Spend guidance, AR support, Cash
Receipts, commission calculations, and other leadership to manage the business.
● Research and resolve deductions, including spoilage, cash discounts, promotional
discounts, rebates, product returns, freight claims, and other adjustments taken by
customers
● Through research, identify invalid customer deductions and develop specific
reimbursement plans with sales team to recoup any amounts owed and to avoid future
invalid deductions
● Analyze and compile input from multiple data sources to determine appropriate allocation
of trade spend program activity
● Responsible for data accuracy, performing and reporting on periodic
audits and data integrity checks
● Provide effective Sales support while holding parties accountable for providing the
necessary documentation for processing timely and accurate allocations
● Ensure accuracy of coding, other details and compliance to trade spend budgets
● Work on ad hoc projects as assigned by management including research projects,
reconciliation, and process implementation
● Depositing checks into bank account and QuickBooks entry
● Creating weekly AR status report to support cash flow calculations and
collections process
● Company agents commission calculations provided monthly for VP of
Sales approval and submission to agents
● Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal
controls
● Very strong written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain
ongoing dialogue and collaboration with all stakeholders and customers
(internal and external)
● Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
● Ability to handle competing priorities and manage change
● Candidate must be a self-starter, have solid broad-based
finance/accounting skills and must possess strong leadership and
teamwork skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
● Degree or equivalent experience in accounting role preferred
● +3 years of direct experience in related position, e.g., deduction resolution
(required), financial analysis and/or accounting in CPG trade promotions
● Proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., understand data analysis functions and can
use Pivot Tables)
● Organized, detail-oriented self-starter who works well in uncertainty and
can establish effective, scalable, and repeatable processes
● Creative problem solver who takes ownership of his or her actions and
can form recommendations to improve his or her functional domain of
expertise
● Comfortable working under timelines and (re)prioritizing tasks to
accomplish broader organizational goals
● Working knowledge of and ability to use PC programs including MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, QuickBooks or other ERP systems.
● Strong analytical ability
● Previous experience collaborating with Marketing & Sales preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without
reasonable accommodation:
1. Mobility Requirements: regular bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the
shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies and sit or stand for
extended periods of time; (R)
2. Lifting Requirements: regularly lift and carry files, notebooks, and office supplies that
may weigh up to 10 pounds; (R)
3. Visual Requirements: ability to read information in printed materials and on a computer
screen; perform close-up work; clarity of vision is required at 20 inches or less; (R)
4. Dexterity Requirements: regular use of hands, wrists, and finger movements; ability to
perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (note-taking); ability to operate a computer
keyboard and other office equipment (R)
5. Hearing/Talking Requirements: ability to hear normal speech, hear and talk to exchange
information in person and on telephone; (R)
6. Reasoning Requirements: ability to think and work effectively under pressure; ability to
work effectively with executive team; decision making, maintain a concentrated level of
attention to information communicated in person and by email and telephone throughout
a typical workday; attention to detail. (R)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
General office, food manufacturing plant, and warehouse conditions. May be exposed to
moderate noise levels.

Location
San Jose, California
Job Function
Finance & Accounting
Job Level
Staff Level or Junior Level
Application Deadline
No Deadline Provided
Circle City
Compensation & Benefits
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