Jr. Accountant – Start Your Finance Journey!

WHO WE ARE

JDI Distribution is an industry-leading manufacturer, distributor, exporter, and wholesaler of premium food brands and consumer products. We are committed to providing high-quality products and services to individuals (B2C) and companies (B2B), ensuring excellence in every aspect of our operations.

Since 2016, JDI Distribution has built new brands, launched innovative food products, onboarded new distribution partners, and connected our products with wholesalers, retailers, distributors, buyers, and sellers. Collectively, our group of global brands has shipped over 5,000,000 products worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the finance department, supporting the COO and ensuring accurate financial reporting and data management.

*** This is an onsite position, and we are not accepting remote or hybrid work. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Redlands, CA. We are unable to support sponsorship for employment, at this moment.***

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepare monthly financial overviews for the CEO and COO that outline departmental performance.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and data entry, while managing QuickBooks.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Review and reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist in the design and implementation of financial controls and processes to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Prepare and assist in the completion of the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date.
- Provide a weekly work summary of completed tasks to the COO and participate in finance meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Strong knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Highly organized self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

BENEFITS:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Work Location: On-Site Position Only- Redlands, CA

HOW TO APPLY: Send us your resume and/or cover letter, as a PDF format. All other file versions, such as images, word documents, will not be accepted.