Staff Accountant - Santa Barbara

Jordano’s Food service, Inc. has proudly served California’s Central Coast for more than a century. Together with Pacific Beverage Company, Jordano’s supports food service and beverage distribution operations throughout the region.

Our Corporate Accounting team supports both Jordano’s Food service and Pacific Beverage Company operations. We are guided by our core values of pride, respect, and integrity
, and we strive to uphold these principles in everything we do.

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller
, the Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting duties as part of Jordano’s Food service, Inc.’s Corporate Accounting team, with primary responsibility for supporting Pacific Beverage Company’s monthly close and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities include journal entries, account reconciliations, banking activities, tax and regulatory reporting, fixed assets, audit support, and other general accounting functions related to Pacific Beverage Company operations.

This position is well suited for someone with a foundational accounting background who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in continuing to develop their accounting skills and experience. The Staff Accountant works closely with other members of the Corporate Accounting team and receives guidance and support on assigned responsibilities.

• Position:
  Staff Accountant
• Company: Jordano’s Food service, Inc.
• Department: Corporate Accounting
• Location: Santa Barbara, CA
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Range: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular business hours
• Reports To:Assistant Controller and Corporate Accounting Manager

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Perform variance and trend analysis and assist with researching unusual activity.
• Assemble monthly financial reporting packages for Branch Managers and the Board.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for financial statements and account activity.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and related supporting documentation.
• Reconcile daily cash deposits and research discrepancies.
• Perform routine banking activities through approved online banking platforms.
• Provide coverage and support for assigned accounting and cash-management functions as needed.

• Prepare and maintain assigned tax, regulatory, and industry-related reports and filings.
• Prepare assigned schedules and supporting documentation for the annual audit.
• Assist with requests from external auditors as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset depreciation system.
• Review and maintain supporting documentation for assigned fixed asset activity.
• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies related to fixed asset records as needed.

• Assist with improving accounting processes and procedures when opportunities are identified.
• Research routine accounting discrepancies and communicate findings to the appropriate accounting team member or manager.
• Support the Corporate Accounting team with additional accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.