Accounting Clerk

Job Role: Accounting Clerk

Employment Type: Full-Time; Salary, Exempt from Overtime.

Location: HQ; Pendleton Office; Hybrid Opportunity (4:1)

Reports to: Controller

Salary Range: $40-$60,000/annual, paid weekly

Company Overview:

Nutrition 101 LLC – headquartered in Pendleton, IN - is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. We help food processors, manufacturers, and retailers maximize value by turning food byproducts into sustainable resources, from upcycled livestock feed to comprehensive waste management services. For more information about 101, check us out online at www.101.us.

Role Summary: The Accounting Clerk supports 101’s daily accounting and financial operations by performing routine accounting, administrative, and record-keeping functions with accuracy and consistency. This role is responsible for assisting with accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining financial records, supporting reconciliations, effective coordination with vendors, customers, and internal teams, and ensuring documentation is complete and properly maintained. 

The Accounting Clerk plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strong working relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities (others may be assigned as business needs dictate):

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, proper approval, and correct expense coding.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation when applicable.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting/ERP system in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist with weekly or bi-weekly payment runs, including checks and electronic payments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with vendors and internal departments.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices in accordance with company billing procedures.
• Apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due accounts as needed.
• Assist with customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account status.
• Support collections efforts while maintaining professional and positive customer relationships.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized records of invoices, payments, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting support.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and basic analysis related to AP and AR activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure expenses are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Support system updates, process improvements, and data cleanliness within accounting platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounts payable processes.
• Participate in training, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support Finance & Accounting operations and evolving business needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with Company partners, establishing processes for all parties as needed. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Prior experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting support, or finance support roles preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial processes. Ability to interpret and analyze routine financial information. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office products. Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and to pick up on new software, systems, and processes with relative ease.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.

 Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance Based Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health 
• $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurances
• 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Company Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
• Employee Empowerment Program
• Flexible Working Arrangement

Application Instructions

If you have a background in accounting, apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected]. 

Nutrition 101 is owned by Palo Alto, CA based Altamont Capital Partners. Founded in 2010, Altamont Capital Partners is a private equity firm with over $4.5 billion of capital under management, focused primarily on making long term, control investments in middle market businesses. Altamont is often drawn to companies undergoing a transition, either operational or strategic, which they believe they can help navigate. Their approach relies on partnering with strong management, supporting the business with considerable resources, and bringing a constructive and pragmatic mindset to drive significant long-term value. The firm primarily seeks to invest in the business services, financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer, retail, aerospace and defense sectors. For more information, please visit https://www.altamontcapital.com/

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer and office equipment