The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is a grower-funded California marketing order operating under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The mission is to ensure a sustainable California citrus industry for the benefit of growers by prioritizing, investing, and promoting sound science. We are looking for an experienced Associate Accountant that will assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, reporting, and other duties necessary.

Essential Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare and enter bank deposits
• Perform full-charge bookkeeping and financial accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records
• Utilize QuickBooks and Excel with a high level of proficiency to process transactions and generate reports
• Ability to multitask with an extensive chart of accounts and accounts payable vendors
• Maintain grant worksheets and prepare invoices for reimbursement of expenditures
• Process incoming or electronic invoices and reimbursement requests for payment
• Prepare payments and maintain vendor files
• Assist with preparation of 1099s, interim financials, budget, and audit preparation
• Prepare journal entries; reconcile financial records including bank, credit card, and investment statements
• Process payroll documents for submission and retirement contributions
• Prepare shipments, process mail, and assist with preparation for meetings as needed

The desired candidate will possess these qualifications:

• Degree preferred or High school diploma with 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with financial accounting and/or full-charge bookkeeping

• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to create, manage, and organize electronic files efficiently
• Ethical conduct

This position offers a competitive salary between $28.00 – $35.00 per hour plus an Employee Benefits Package.

Apply online through Sierra HR Partners. For inquiries by telephone call (559) 431-8090.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.