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Junior Accountant

Pasadena, California, United States

Job Description 

 

Job Title:  Junior Accountant

 

About Nature’s Bakery 

Nature’s Bakery is one of the fastest-growing BetterForYou (BFY) snacking brands in North America. Founded in 2011, we have built an authentic, purpose-led brand with a portfolio of great tasting, accessible snacks made with real ingredients. Our products are plant based, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and NonGMO Project Verified. 

Now part of the Mars global ecosystem, Nature’s Bakery is entering its next phase of scale—expanding distribution, accelerating innovation, and strengthening operational and financial discipline to support sustainable growth. 

 

About The Role

As a Junior Accountant at Nature’s Bakery, you’ll support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies. You bring a foundational understanding of accounting principles, a willingness to learn, and a keen attention to detail. You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment, communicate well with colleagues, and are eager to develop your skills and contribute to the team’s success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing journal entries and performing basic account reconciliations.
  • Support the month-end close process by gathering and organizing financial data.
  • Help maintain compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
  • Assist with recording acquisitions, transfers, and disposals of fixed assets under supervision.
  • Support the review and processing of expense reports and invoices.
  • Help maintain accounting systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation.
  • Adhere to company policies related to ethics, confidentiality, and safety.
  • Perform additional accounting tasks and administrative duties as assigned.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvements within daily tasks.
  • Support cash application as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or in progress).
  • 0–2 years of accounting or finance experience (internships or part-time roles a plus).
  • Basic knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with accounting software (experience with S4Hana & Concur is a plus, but not required).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

 

  • Support cash application processes, including posting and allocating customer payments (40–50% of role)
  • Apply credit memos to customer accounts and ensure proper reconciliation with outstanding invoices
  • Record miscellaneous cash receipts and ensure proper classification in the general ledger
  • Assist with cash collections by following up on outstanding invoices and communicating with customers
  • Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between internal records and bank statements
  • Help investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and credit balances
  • Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close activities related to AR

  

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000.  Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

 

 

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