Finance and Accounting Associate

~ Preserve is the leading producer of stylish 100% recycled household products. Preserve turns yogurt cups into toothbrushes and take-out containers into cutting boards. Through innovations in recycling, environmentally responsible materials, and sustainable design, Preserve has been finding more resourceful ways to make everyday products for the kitchen, table, and bathroom since 1996. ~

Preserve is a Certified B Corp - a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. 

Position Overview

Preserve seeks a hard-working, self-motivated associate to contribute to our team. This position will provide the opportunity to work on both bookkeeping tasks as well as engage in financial analysis. The Finance and Accounting associate also works as a key part of the customer service team and contributes to the operational needs of a small entrepreneurial office.

This position will provide the opportunity to work on a diversity of projects essential to the operation and success of a small company. It also provides a good "foot in the door" for an individual seeking to develop his/her skills in a growing environmental consumer products company. Creativity, independence and accountability are appreciated and encouraged. 

Responsibilities 

Finance / Accounting

• Manage inputting of payables and receivables
• Communicate with vendors and customers about receivables and payables
• Support cash flow and inventory management
• Create and analyze reports from QuickBooks
• Support the finance team with projects that contribute to the company's financial management 

Customer Service /Sales

• Serve on the team that is responsible for the order fulfillment process (including entering orders, preparing purchase orders to vendors, completing advanced shipment notifications, and communicating with retailers' shipping departments)
• Develop and provide sales reports that allow the sales team to better understand and approach their business
• Provide top-notch customer service to Preserve customers (retailers, distributors and consumers) and business partners 

Other

• Provide general administrative help and office management for our small office
• Manage select IT projects  

Qualifications 

Requirements  

• Accounting or finance background is strongly preferred
• Prior experience with QuickBooks or similar program preferred
• Strong Excel and Word skills are required
• Familiarity with computer networking and IT troubleshooting preferred
• Attention to detail and pride in accuracy
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects and juggle priorities as needed
• Effective at working autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Proven quantitative skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills  

The people we would like to work with are: 

• Team players with positive can-do attitudes
• Interested in a small company atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-motivated and energetic, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Committed to the environment and socially responsible business  

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including 50% of healthcare insurance and policies to support quality of life (e.g., paid community service days, generous holiday schedule). This is an entry level opportunity typically targeted at candidates with 1-5 years of work experience. Salary will be commensurate with this level of experience. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a resume and cover letter detailing why you are fit for this role (please include your first and last name in each document's file name e.g., Jane.Smith.resume.pdf and Jane.Smith.cover.doc), with "Finance Associate" in the subject line.
• No phone calls please.  
• Position is available immediately.