Staff Accountant

Description

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit? Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all that we do here at La Reina and Anita's Mexican Foods. As our company continues to grow, we are seeking enthusiastic and capable professionals to fill various positions across all facets of our organization.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles (GAAP), and supporting overall financial reporting and analysis for the organization. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the Controller with general ledger activities, journal entries, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Manage corporate credit card transactions and employee expense reports, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and timely submission to Payroll.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including invoice processing, payments, cash application, and collections follow-up.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Prepare Ad Hoc reports, support statutory filings, and contribute to process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in the role.
• Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and/or distribution - food manufacturing is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional departments and meet deadlines.

*This is an on-site position - based at our East Los Angeles office and will require travel to our San Bernardino office.

Key Skills:

• Financial Acumen & Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Teamwork & Communication

Physical Demands & PPE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit most of the day and utilize a desktop computer
• Stand and walk occasionally
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Talking, listening, and observing frequently
• Utilizes the computer system frequently

PPE - Slip-resistant shoes, hair and beard net, safety glasses, and earplugs are required in the food manufacturing work areas; gloves are recommended.

Core Values – Knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations. These principles drive excellence and help us foster a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous growth.

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging.

From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

More about Anita’s:

The Robles Family acquired Anita’s in 1978; since then, Anita's has become recognized for producing snack foods on the West Coast. The plant has various manufacturing lines that produce a wide range of fried tortilla chips, pallet snacks, and taco shells. In 2013, Anita's moved into its new state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino, CA. In 2014, Anita’s received the state’s U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award for growing company revenues more than 100 percent over the past three years and first runner-up for the national U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.