The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial integrity, accurate reporting, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), while supporting operational and strategic decision-making across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Close
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Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
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Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including inventory, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other key balances, ensuring accuracy and data integrity across all entities
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Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly accruals, and allocations) across all entities
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Record workers’ compensation and other recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals and receivables
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Manage prepaid expenses, including reconciliation, amortization, and related journal entries across all entities
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Record other accruals and monthly intercompany entries
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Ensure all supporting schedules tie to the general ledger and that intercompany accounts are fully reconciled and balanced at month-end
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Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
Inventory & Asset Accounting
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Process packaging inventory transactions across all entities, including purchase orders, vendor invoicing, and price list maintenance
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Maintain and reconcile pallet and temperature recorder inventory balances
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Ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and financial reporting of inventory-related accounts
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Prepare and distribute weekly invoice statements for harvesters
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Support annual physical packaging inventory counts across all entities, including audit preparation and reconciliation
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Analyze inventory variances and investigate discrepancies
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Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements
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Partner with purchasing and operations teams to ensure accurate data flow
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Manage inventory count schedules and coordinate timely reminders with Operations to ensure accurate and complete counts
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Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
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Record and process packaging inventory adjustments and ensure proper documentation and approval for all inventory adjustments in line with internal controls
Vendor & Accounts Payable Support
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Manage vendor onboarding across all entities, including new vendor setup, maintenance of vendor records, ACH information, and updates to accounts payable data
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Maintain accurate, complete, and IRS-compliant W-9 documentation
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Support Accounts Payable during calendar year-end 1099 reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IRS requirements
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Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Reporting & Compliance
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Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for senior leadership as requested
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Support year-end close activities and assist with internal and external financial audits, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation
Collaboration & Leadership
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Partner cross-functionally with accounting and other departments to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations
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Provide backup support to senior management as needed
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Serve as a resource within the accounting team and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
Other Duties
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Perform additional responsibilities and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives
Job Requirements and Responsibilities
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
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Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
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Agricultural industry experience preferred
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Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Business Intelligence tools; experience with FAMOUS software preferred
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Demonstrated ability to manage highly detailed and confidential information with discretion and integrity
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations
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Ability to research, retrieve, organize, and analyze data to prepare comprehensive reports
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Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and coordinate concurrent projects
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently while also leading and collaborating as part of a team
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Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail
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Ability to train, plan, and coordinate the work of others
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Sound judgment and decision-making skills aligned with established policies and procedures
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Adaptability in a dynamic and evolving business environment
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Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
