Staff Accountant

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Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Work Type: Hybrid

 

Why Join Community Coffee?

 

At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America’s #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that’s as energizing as our coffee. Here, you’ll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding career, where every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.

 

Position Overview

 

The Staff Accountant supports the execution of core accounting activities while partnering with senior team members to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role performs a range of general accounting responsibilities across multiple functional areas, including cost accounting, fixed assets, cash management, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and payable, and general ledger activities. The position also contributes to cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, and financial planning efforts that support organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

 

Core Accounting Execution

• Perform general accounting activities in accordance with GAAP and company policies to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned accounts, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the integrity of subledgers by applying internal controls and standardized accounting procedures across areas such as fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and inventory.
• Prepare and review journal entries submitted by cross-functional partners, ensuring appropriate documentation and alignment with accounting standards.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports and internal reporting packages to support business decision-making.
• Assist with cash management activities, including account reconciliations, balance reporting, investment tracking, and cash flow forecasting.
• Support external audit activities by preparing schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and validating financial data and disclosures.
• Maintain current accounting documentation and ensure procedures are consistently applied across the organization.
• Contribute to safeguarding company assets through the execution and monitoring of effective internal controls.
• Stay informed on GAAP developments and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards as required.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Gather and analyze financial data to support initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting accuracy, transparency, and business insight.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, and automation within accounting processes and reporting workflows.
• Assist in the development of financial forecasts and projections, including balance sheet, cash flow, and expense planning.
• Provide financial summaries and performance insights to leadership, adapting reporting to meet evolving business needs.
• Support preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and contribute to longer-term strategic planning efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional projects such as system implementations, technical initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Collaborate with process improvement teams to address operational or accounting challenges and drive sustainable solutions.

 

*May be assigned additional duties

 

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Exposure to core accounting functions such as general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or reconciliations through internship or professional experience preferred.
• Strong academic performance preferred for early-career candidates.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.

Foundational Competencies

 

• Builds Trust
• Continuous Learner
• Customer Centric
• Effective Communication
• Integrity
• Results Oriented

 

Additional Competencies

 

• Accountability
• Takes Action
• Resourcefulness
• Interpersonal Agility
• Collaborates

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment

 

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. 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 regularly required to do the following:

• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Office Environment: Most of the duties of this position will be performed inside an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 

 

 

 

 

Our Values

 

Champion People

Inspire Creativity

Wow Our Customers

Serve Our Communities

Win Together

Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.
 

Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law.  This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.