GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for independently performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for the assigned area.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Prepare, understand, and analyze business processes including grower contracts and determine accounting impact  • Prepare general ledger journal entries related but not limited to COGS for vegetable cost transaction, Liability Accruals and Cost allocation; verify the accuracy of recorded accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls. • Prepare deferred crop cost/ inventory and Vegetable Purchase Reclass journal entries. • Prepare grower advance crop cost entries. • Summarize balance sheet account activity; prepare periodic balance sheet account reconciliations.  • Maintain and/or reconcile accounting subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger (AR, inventory, grower payables, prepaids, accrued liabilities, etc.).  • Prepare and accumulate supporting documentation for various vendors, growers and other third parties  • Research and/or provide accounting information to middle and upper management customers, as well as Corporate Headquarters. • Prepare accounting reports for monthly close and financial reporting cycles.  • Prepare and /or review invoice package to be sent to Accounts Payable for payment approval. • Identify process improvements and lead implementation • Ability to implement new department processes.  • Partner with business leaders on development and analysis of the annual operating budget.  • Prepare audit schedules for both internal and external auditors.  • Other duties as assigned.