Staff Accountant

Island Creek Oysters (ICO) is a mission-based brand engaged in promoting the development of aquaculture’s role in our food systems—locally and globally. We grow thriving coastal communities. Through innovation and education, we create opportunities to connect people with boundary-pushing seafood products. We live by our core values. We work hard and have fun doing it. We believe in what we do. We say thank you. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We aspire to make Duxbury proud in all we do. And we hold true to the idea that everybody wins when we live and breathe these values each and every day. With a focus on growth, there has never been a better time to join Island Creek Oysters and be extraordinary with us!

As a growing company handling large volumes of diverse transactions from multiple entities, the finance department is at the very core of what makes ICO a vibrant, functional and thriving business and community. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of daily, monthly and quarterly accounting & bookkeeping tasks for ICO’s 7 Business Units (Island Creek Oysters, Island Creek Shellfish Farm, Portland Shuck Shack, Pros Only, Shell Game, Ditch Digger and the ICO Foundation), as well as assisting with the administration and support functions of Human Resources and Information Technology. The Staff Accountant will operate as part of a small but growing team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to work across multi-functional teams, strong problem solving skills,, an ability to work well under pressure and be self-sufficient. This role requires excellent organization, attention to detail and an ability to understand all aspects and needs of the organization.

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the CFO.

ROLE:The Staff Accountant will take a lead role in the dynamic bookkeeping needs of ICO's 7 entities, Including Island Creek Oysters, Island Creek Shellfish Farm, Ditch Digger, The Shop - Portland, Pros Only, Shell Game and the Island Creek FoundationProcess A/R check and credit card payments as well as monitor bank accounts for inbound ACH transactions and apply them accordingly within MS Dynamics Business CentralUpdate accounts payable invoices & prepare weekly vendor payments, both via check and ACHThis position will focus on the Wholesale company accounting as well as the on site hospitality businesses, but also play an active leadership role in the accounting/bookkeeping needs of the farm and tour business Actively manage and lead the day-to-day accounting needs (and closing setup) for ICO’s on site hospitality businessManage month end restaurant food and beverage inventory count bookings in collaboration with the restaurant management teamWork closely with finance team members on the Month-end close for all business units, encompassing multiple bank reconciliations, income statement and balance sheet review and intercompany transactions with a target completion of 2-5 days subsequent to the end of the monthWork with operations and purchasing teams to ensure vendor/grower bills are invoiced on time, accurately and paid according to agreed upon termsEmploy sound communication of process change decisions and ideas with the CFO to execute the president’s strategic visionContribute constructively and demonstrably to ICO culture and team

REQUIREMENTS:Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central within a multi-entity organizationPossess strong MS Excel skills and be able to manipulate/understand large amounts of data Hospitality bookkeeping experience preferred Ability to adapt to change/ thrive in a dynamic, high growth environment Able to maintain confidentialityGood interpersonal skillsUpbeat attitudeStrong written and verbal communication skills