Senior Grower Accountant

Description

The Senior Grower Accountant ensures that all farm-related client accounting information is accurately recorded, reviewed, and submitted via financial report on deadline established by management.

Results Statement:

Helps to fulfill our mission by working with clarity of purpose, reinforcement of expected results and promotes other-centered attitudes and behaviors needed to foster a service culture consistent with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Financial statement preparation (Multiple Entities)

o Prepare balance sheet, income statement and budget to actual statement (a.k.a. budget variance) Full understanding of what is occurring on ranch and determination if budget and actual are in line with activity. Have completed reports within the following timeline.

• Vendor maintenance

• Vendor relations

• New vendor credit apps

• Manage company's AP/AR turnaround/processing policies

• Manage team schedules/workloads

• Lead team meetings

• Assist in budgeting processes

• Approve check runs within company policies

• Bank reconciliation

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient with computers including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, QuickBooks and/or industry related software such as Famous.

• Organization; prioritizing time and tasks appropriately; ability to communicate with growers (clients) and management. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on all tasks/responsibilities.

• Soft Skills: Organization; prioritizing time and tasks appropriately; ability to communicate with growers (clients) and management. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on all tasks/responsibilities.

• Teamwork - Work as a member of the Farming Division accounting team to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and operate within a culture that aligns with the company’s values, mission and vision

• Conflict Management – Follow AgriCare-defined best practices for addressing conflicts with other department team members, AgriCare management, vendors, clients and within the organization as a whole

• Perform other duties as assigned by the needs of the business.

• Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance to Employee Handbook Policies.

• Ability to meet all safety requirements and pass a drug and alcohol test (Safety Sensitive positions, only).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Agricultural accounting/grower accounting preferred.