Bookkeeper

Southwest Traders, Inc. is a full-service distribution company delivering fresh, frozen, and dry products to national accounts, specialty ice cream shops, yogurt shops, and juice/smoothie bars.  SWT’s corporate headquarters are in Temecula, CA and has distribution centers in Temecula, Fresno, and Stockton, California. SWT has a fast-paced, high demand culture and work environment. We are seeking an experienced, dependable, organized, team player with bookkeeping/accounting experience. Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe bookkeeper is responsible for assisting the CFO and VP of Finance with:

Maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger trial balance accounts Preparation of monthly financial statements Filing of tax and other misc. reports Maintenance of company fixed assets Business license compliance COMPETANCIESDutiesThe following is a list of duties that are essential to the SWT bookkeeper position, and the employee must be capable of performing them at all times:

Execution of biweekly accounts payable check runs Generation and posting of various month-end journal entries as directed Reconciliation of bank statements Preparation of the borrowing base certificate for the company credit facility Preparation of sales tax returns Coordinate information requests with outside auditors Systematic filing of the necessary accounting documents Miscellaneous accounting department tasks as needed BEHAVIORS Attention to detail and follow up Critical thinking Problem solving Collaborating and resolving conflict Work Experience Requirements Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities Proven ability to remain composed when in stressful situations Excellent planning and organization skills Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word & PowerPoint Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.

Equivalent level of experience considered . High School Diploma required WORKING CONDITIONSStandard office conditions apply. May require occasional light lifting, bending, reaching and walking. Long hours spent at an office workstation in front of a computer monitor. Heavy phone calls both inbound and outbound and communicating regularly in both verbal and written form to SWT’s customers, employees and managers alike.