- Accountant / Financial Operations Specialist
- Cocola Bakery
- Redwood City, California
- Join One of the Bay Area’s Premier Artisan Bakery Companies
- At Cocola Bakery, we combine classic French pastry craftsmanship with modern production and distribution operations.
- From elegant pastries and viennoiserie to wholesale partnerships with hotels, cafés, tech campuses, and specialty retailers across the Bay Area, our company continues to grow rapidly while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality.
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accountant who wants more than just a desk job. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a dynamic business, collaborating directly with leadership and operations, and helping shape the financial systems behind a respected and expanding food brand.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a company with strong growth potential, we would love to meet you.
Position Overview
The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our headquarters and production facility in Redwood City, CA.This role works closely with ownership, management, and operations teams to maintain accurate financial reporting, improve internal processes, and support strategic decision-making across retail, wholesale, and production operations.
- What You’ll DoCore Accounting & Financial Operations
- Manage daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations
- Record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
- Monitor cash flow, vendor payments, and customer collections
- Assist with payroll review and employee expense tracking
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
- Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Support inventory tracking and reconciliation for production and café operations
- Assist with food cost analysis, margin reporting, and operational variance tracking
- Help improve costing systems and financial reporting processes
- Work closely with operations teams to analyze labor, production, and purchasing trends
- Reporting & Business Support
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting reports
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Support tax preparation and compliance documentation
- Provide financial insights and operational reporting to management
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and profitability
- What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals including:
- General ledger management
- Journal entries
- Account reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- Experience with:
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoicing and collections
- Cash applications
- Proficiency with:
- QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial spreadsheets and reporting tools
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field — or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in:
- Food production
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Retail accounting
- Familiarity with:
- Inventory and cost accounting
- Payroll processing
- Sales tax and basic tax compliance
- Multi-location operations
- Why Join Cocola Bakery?A Unique Opportunity to Grow With UsWork directly with leadership in a growing company
- Be part of a respected Bay Area artisan food brand
- Gain exposure to both retail and wholesale business operations
- Opportunity to help build and improve financial systems
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Stable, long-term growth opportunity in the food industry
- Company Culture
- At Cocola Bakery, we value:
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- We are passionate about quality — both in our products and in the people who help make our business successful.
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience (range $75,000-$90,000)
- Location
- Redwood City, California
- Full-Time | On-Site | Weekends and Holidays required
- To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction describing your experience and interest in joining our team.
