Senior Accountant
Private Vegetable Wholesaler – Salinas, CA - $80-100K plus OT, plus discretionary bonus

THE SIZZLE:

• Role is fully in the office
• Targeting 2-3 years of public accounting experience, CPA preferred
• No travel
• 15 employees in Accounting Department, role reports to the Controller
• 2 weeks PTO, 2 weeks sick time, good benefits

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of experience
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with computer hardware and software necessary to perform duties including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Outlook and Word) required.
• Full working knowledge of all elements regarding a chart of accounts, cost accounting and profit centers. Must possess an understanding of debits, credits, assets, liabilities, and profit/loss accounts.
• Working experience with Microsoft D365 is highly desirable.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of the organization and supervisor to resolve problems and issues in a timely manner.
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors.
• Preparation of journal entries and invoicing.
• Provide support to accounting clerks with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Recording and reconciling usage of inventory items.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and year end growing cost reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete adjustment journals as needed and submit back up documents at period end.
• Responsible for completion and maintenance of general ledgers and financial reports.
• Monitor and analyze account data, working closely with the production and accounting teams to produce complete and accurate financial reports and statements.
• Assist with preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Support Controller during the annual audit process, attending meetings, preparing schedules and providing variances analysis.

Posted On: Monday, October 23, 2023