The Senior Accountant is responsible for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting in the monthly financial close process according to established timelines. The position prepares and/or records journal entries related to all areas of the general ledger, oversees maintenance of fixed assets, reconciles account balances, prepares monthly reports, and participates in the preparation of the budget and variance analysis. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will supervise the Accounting Assistant. This is a hands-on position with a variety of accounting and finance responsibilities. The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver who possesses excellent communication skills with strong technical abilities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
· Preparing complex journal entries and account reconciliations and performing other monthly closing and reporting activities in accordance with GAAP
· Maintaining revenue accounting files for month-end, understanding variances and reconciling grower accounting activities in the general ledger
· Maintaining the inventory and cost of goods sold monthly journal entries and analysis
· Assisting with grower accounting as needed
· Overseeing the maintenance of fixed assets and depreciation
· Contributing to the development and review of annual budgets and performance projections
· Performing monthly variance analysis with department and product-level detail
· Responding to ad hoc information requests from management
· Preparing and submitting annual audit requests and responding to auditor inquiries
· Supervising the Accounting Assistant
· Developing automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
· 3+ years of accounting or finance
· Working knowledge of GAAP
· Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
· Grower accounting or fruit industry experience
· Experience with business intelligence tools
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person