Grower Accounting Specialist

Blue Diamond Growers • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Oversees and ensures compliance with payment processes related to Assignments, Pre-Harvest Advances, Stockpiles, Deferrals, and Accelerated Payments for BDG’s Grower Owners. Creates and manages payment instructions within the Grower Information System (GIS) and monitors growers’ special payment program accounts, making adjustments as needed. Responsible for initiating and transmitting all grower payments with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to policy. Facilitates communication and collaboration between the corporate office, BDG Member Relations, and Grower-Owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of general accounting, bookkeeping, or payment management experience.
• Critical thinking and an independent decision-making approach to payment management and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple corporate functions, as well as provide knowledgeable service to external stakeholders.
• Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree 7 years of general accounting, bookkeeping, or payment management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of accounting principles, including revenues, expenses, receivables, and liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payments to Grower-Owners, including complex or unusual transactions, and maintains accurate records of all transactions.
• Serves as the primary contact for Grower and Member Relations department administrative inquiries.
• Monitors the Growers Special Payment Program; processes adjustments as needed, including reserve account corrections.
• Handles high-volume, paper-intensive tasks related to payments and document mailings for Blue Diamond’s 3,000+ growers.
• Creates and enters payment instructions in GIS for Assignments, Pre-Harvest Advances, Stockpiles, Deferrals, and Accelerated Payments.
• Ensures process compliance for payment requests from Growers and Regional Managers.
• Issues grower payments and arranges for the production of required accompanying letters.
• Performs monthly general ledger (G/L) reconciliations for all Grower Account G/Ls and make necessary adjustments.
• Runs grower payment reports and ensures accuracy and completeness of payment information.
• Produces, mails, and tracks outstanding check notices sent to payees.
• Updates IRS 1099 records throughout the year and assists with year-end production and mailing of 1099, K-1, and K-3 forms.
• Provides financial data and detailed information to the financial accounting department.
• Reviews bank reports to validate ACH transactions, returns, and reversals.
• Participates in testing, upgrades, and training related to system modifications and improvements.
• Identifies risks or issues, partners with leadership and teams to implement corrective actions.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and enhance internal controls.
• Collaborates with external vendors to implement new payment programs and supports the transition to new systems and or system enhancements.
• Develops and maintains the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and provides training to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement.
• Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level