Nestled in the heart of the Central San Joaquin Valley, Family Tree Farms takes pride in being one of the largest family-owned farming operations where we grow, pack and ship more than 98 million pounds of the most flavorful stone fruit and blueberries in California, Mexico, and Peru.
We are seeking a Senior Grower Accountant to join our team in Reedley, CA.
The accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, across multiple farming companies, including cost accounting, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, cashflow management, accounts payable/receivable.
Cost Accounting:
- Develop and maintain cost accounting in Famous Software to ensure accurate cost allocation.
- Analyze costs, labor, and overhead to provide detailed cost reports and variance analysis against budgets.
Inter-Companies:
- Responsible for development and monitoring accounting transactions in multiple companies.
- Analyze and process grower settlements within inter-companies.
- Research any discrepancies between inter-company transactions and ensure they balance.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Assist in preparing annual financial statements.
- Assist the Corporate Controller in preparing management reports and financial summaries as needed.
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage cash flow by monitoring outstanding receivables and payables.
Compliance/Tax Support:
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting functions.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in classifying, examining, and analyzing transactions.
- Collaborate with Controller and Senior Management to minimize tax exposure.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Experience & Education:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably with cost accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in Famous Software preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Approximately 100% of the time performing the job will be in an indoor office environment, most of that time spent sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor.
- High use of communication either through the telephone or one-on-one communication.
- The noise level in the office is low, with temperature levels between 65 and 80 degrees.
- May be required to lift to10 lbs. Bending, stooping, reaching are all a probability.
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