Submission #244

Central West Produce is a well-established and successful sales and farming company, located on California’s scenic central coast. We are proud to be a renowned grower and marketer, with well over 2,000 acres of conventional and organic strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and a variety of vegetables. We continue to strive to produce the highest quality crops while continually developing and implementing farming techniques to ensure continuous growth.

We are currently searching for a Grower Accounting Specialist to join our team in Santa Maria, CA.

Summary/Objective

Under the general direction of the Grower Accounting Manager, provides administrative support; compiles, processes, and maintains grower accounting records for the multiple districts within the organization. Administers all accounting functions related to grower clients including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconcilation of general ledger, and financial reporting.

Essential Functions

· High-volume accounting within Microsoft Excel

· Analyze grower’s financial information (e.g., analysis of revenues, expenses, and yields)

· Responsible for invoice coding and cost allocations.Vendor statements; research and correct discrepancies.

· Process payments utilizing a variety of methods checks, wires, and credit cards within predetermined deadlines.

· Confirming the accuracy of accounting database information, by the reconciliation of multiple accounts

· Process supply inventory for growers, including but not limited to tracking, invoicing, reconciliation.

· Communicate with other departments, coworkers, customers; respond to vendor inquiries in a professional manner.

· Ensures financial information for our grower clients is prepared in a timely and accurate fashion.

· Provides accounting support to internal departments, customers and grower clients relating to produce business units. Investigates and resolves related problems in a timely manner.

· Ensure financial information for our grower clients is prepared in a timely and accurate fashion.

· Adminsitrative duties such as making copies, scanning, and filing documents

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a standard office environment where work pressures, disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in the work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma

· 2+ years of Accounting work experience.

· Excellent computer skills, specifically Excel and Word.

· Mathematical and analytical skills.

· Strong work ethic, capacity to get things done independently, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.

· Must be able to meet weekly deadlines, be reliable and precise - attention to detail essential.

· Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of departments, grower clients, and customers.

· Capable of prioritizing work flow in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.

· Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, research and resolution skills.

· Knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger procedures, financial chart of accounts.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor Degree, preferably in Accounting

· Experience in fresh produce/ agriculture is preferred (Famous Software)

· Bilingual Spanish

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a motivated individual, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, reproductive health decisionmaking, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person