Senior Accountant

Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises LLC•Brighton, CO

31d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring strong accounting controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with financial analysis and process improvement. This individual will work closely with management and other departments throughout the organization and will be expected to provide timely, accurate, and useful financial information. This position is a full-time, year-round position with hours averaging between 40-50+ hours per week. During peak season for Accounts Receivable (“A/R”) from April to June and during year-end analysis (December-January), this position may be expected to work additional hours to complete all necessary work. Flexibility to work various shifts will be required based on company needs (including hours on weekends or holidays.) Due to the seasonality of our business, an ideal candidate is dependable, accountable, collaborative, and willing to roll up their sleeves with the ability to move between detailed accounting work and higher-level financial analysis.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
Required at least 5 years or more related accounting experience, preferably within a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, or similar role.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education/certification is required.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Must have intermediate computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially some training or experience working with and manipulating information in Microsoft Excel.)
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in agriculture, greenhouse operations, manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-intensive/live-inventory business preferred but not required.
Experience with inventory/cost accounting, forecasting, cashflow, or working in a multi-entity organization is preferred but not required.
Experience with an ERP system/accounting software preferred.
Spoken/written language capabilities in Spanish highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform and review general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
Keeps records of account entries by compiling and analyzing account activities.
Work alongside CFO to oversee monthly, quarterly, and both fiscal and calendar-year close processes.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate records of expenses, inventories, budget, and balances. Prepare operating budgets for departments/product lines based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other factors.
Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting.
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting as needed.
Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and related financial analysis.
Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors, tax professionals, banks, and other outside parties.
Assist management with special projects and financial analysis as requested.
Provide accounting support and guidance to other departments.
Provide accounting support and guidance to other members in the accounting department as well as other departments.
Assist with various projects around the greenhouse as needed as assigned by the CFO or CEO.