Food Service Specialties: Back Office support

<img src="https://we-work-remotely.imgix.net/logos/0171/4223/logo.gif?ixlib=rails-4.0.0&w=50&h=50&dpr=2&fit=fill&auto=compress" /> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> worldwide <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="http://www.brfood.us">http://www.brfood.us</a> </p> <p><br>Senior Remote Team Leader — Accounting, Data &amp; Operations</p> <p>&nbsp;Food Services Inc. — Wholesale meat and restaurant supply distributor based in Los Angeles, California<br>Remote Contractor Position<br>Compensation</p> <p>Starting base compensation: $2,500 USD per month</p> <p>This position includes opportunities for:</p> <p>* Performance bonuses<br>* Responsibility-based increases<br>* Leadership increases<br>* Additional compensation for taking ownership of major business functions</p> <p>A strong performer can grow the base compensation to approximately $3,000 per month within the first year, in addition to applicable performance bonuses.</p> <p>Compensation growth will be based on measurable responsibility, performance, accuracy, leadership, and the ability to independently manage important areas of the business.</p> <p>About the Role:</p> <p>We are looking for a senior-level Accounting &amp; Operations Team Leader who can take ownership of daily workflows, work independently, review the work of others, and turn business data into clear actions and decisions.</p> <p>This is not a basic data-entry position.</p> <p>We are looking for someone who can operate at a top 10% performance level — someone who can analyze, review, identify problems, follow up, and help improve the way the team works.</p> <p>The right person should be comfortable managing both people and data in a fast-moving business environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>You will be responsible for helping lead and review daily accounting and operational workflows, including:</p> <p>* Reviewing and analyzing large amounts of business and financial data<br>* Identifying errors, discrepancies, trends, and opportunities<br>* Reviewing team members’ work for accuracy and completion<br>* Purchase Order vs. Vendor Bill analysis<br>* Vendor pricing and quantity discrepancy review<br>* Accounts receivable and customer aging<br>* Vendor aging and accounts payable<br>* Inventory analysis and reconciliation<br>* Price updates and vendor price-list comparisons<br>* Creating and improving Excel reports and tracking systems<br>* Following up on unresolved issues until they are completed<br>* Helping organize team priorities and daily workflow<br>* Communicating clearly with management and team members<br>* Using AI and automation to reduce repetitive work and improve accuracy<br>* Developing better processes, controls, and reporting systems</p> <p>We want someone who does more than complete a task. We expect you to understand the task, review the results, identify what is wrong, and recommend the next action.</p> <p>Required Experience</p> <p>Strong candidates should have professional experience with:</p> <p>* QuickBooks<br>* Microsoft Excel — advanced level<br>* Financial data reconciliation<br>* Data analysis and reporting<br>* Purchase orders and vendor bills<br>* Accounts payable and/or accounts receivable<br>* Reviewing and auditing work for accuracy<br>* Managing multiple priorities<br>* Team leadership or senior-level responsibility<br>* Strong written and spoken English</p> <p>You must also be comfortable working daily with:</p> <p>* Zoom<br>* ClickUp<br>* QuickBooks<br>* Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets<br>* Remote desktop and cloud-based systems</p> <p>AI &amp; Automation Experience</p> <p>We are especially interested in candidates who already understand how to use modern technology to improve their work.</p> <p>Experience with any of the following is highly valued:</p> <p>* ChatGPT or other AI tools<br>* AI-assisted data analysis<br>* Workflow automation<br>* Excel automation<br>* Macros<br>* Automated reporting<br>* Process improvement<br>* Building repeatable systems and procedures</p> <p>You do not need to be a programmer, but you should understand how AI and automation can help a business work faster, more accurately, and with fewer manual steps.</p> <p>Leadership Expectations</p> <p>This is a Team Leader role.</p> <p>You should be able to:</p> <p>* Take ownership without waiting for constant instructions<br>* Review other team members’ work<br>* Identify mistakes before they become larger problems<br>* Prioritize tasks based on business importance<br>* Communicate problems clearly<br>* Follow up until issues are resolved<br>* Train and guide junior team members<br>* Keep management updated with meaningful information<br>* Separate urgent issues from routine tasks<br>* Look for opportunities to improve existing processes</p> <p>We are looking for someone who asks:</p> <p>“What does this data tell us, what is the problem, and what action should we take?”</p> <p>—not simply:</p> <p>“What task should I do next?”</p> <p>Work Schedule</p> <p>Monday through Saturday</p> <p>8-hour shift per day</p> <p>The position operates according to Pacific Time (Los Angeles), and candidates must be able to work consistently within the assigned schedule.</p> <p>Because this is a remote leadership position, reliability, attendance, responsiveness, and availability during working hours are extremely important.</p> <p>Equipment Requirements</p> <p>You must have a professional remote-work setup capable of supporting all-day Zoom, QuickBooks, remote-hosted environments, Excel, ClickUp, and other business applications simultaneously.</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>* Business-class laptop or desktop<br>* Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or equivalent<br>* 32GB RAM minimum<br>* 1TB NVMe SSD preferred<br>* Dual monitors<br>* Reliable high-speed internet<br>* Wired Ethernet strongly preferred<br>* Quiet and professional workspace</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidate Assessment</p> <p>Before moving forward, qualified candidates will complete a practical assessment.</p> <p>The workbook contains:</p> <p>Sheet 1 — Purchase Order<br>Sheet 2 — Vendor Bill</p> <p>Your assignment is to analyze the two documents and identify the differences, discrepancies, and anything else you believe management should know.</p> <p>Assessment workbook:<br>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H2UFgxxF1DbBJvoYJFNCnyGY_WsRKqvU/edit?gid=1320818024#gid=1320818024</p> <p>Assessment Rules</p> <p>1. Do not delete or modify the original sheets.<br>2. Preserve all original sheets for audit purposes.<br>3. Do not convert formulas to values.<br>4. Your workbook must remain fully auditable.<br>5. Show your analysis, calculations, and logic inside the Excel file.<br>6. Do not simply identify differences — demonstrate how you think about the business impact and what should be reviewed or followed up on.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Email your completed assessment workbook in .xlsx format to:</p> <p>assessments.brfoodus@gmail.com</p> <p>Subject: Assessment</p> <p>Attach the completed Excel file.</p> <p>We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate accuracy, analytical thinking, ownership, leadership, and strong business judgment through their work.</p> <p>&nbsp;Food Services Inc.<br>Los Angeles, California</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H2UFgxxF1DbBJvoYJFNCnyGY_WsRKqvU/edit?gid=1320818024#gid=1320818024">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H2UFgxxF1DbBJvoYJFNCnyGY_WsRKqvU/edit?gid=1320818024#gid=1320818024</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/food-service-specialties-back-office-support-1">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/food-service-specialties-back-office-support-1</a></p>