Senior Accountant

Ocean Mist Farms • Castroville, CA

5h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Business Intelligence tools; experience with FAMOUS software preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly detailed and confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations
• Ability to research, retrieve, organize, and analyze data to prepare comprehensive reports
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and coordinate concurrent projects
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also leading and collaborating as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to train, plan, and coordinate the work of others
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills aligned with established policies and procedures
• Adaptability in a dynamic and evolving business environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Agricultural industry experience preferred
• experience with FAMOUS software preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, inventory, and supporting schedules to ensure alignment and integrity of financial data
• Prepare and record monthly accruals, receivables, payroll journal entries (weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly), and other recurring and non-recurring journal entries
• Reconcile and allocate prepaid expenses and manage all journal entries related to unearned rent
• Ensure all supporting schedules reconcile to the general ledger and that intercompany accounts are balanced at month-end
• Process packaging inventory management transactions across all entities, including purchase orders, invoicing, and price list administration
• Maintain and reconcile pallet inventory and temperature recorder inventory
• Ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and reporting of inventory-related accounts
• Manage vendor onboarding processes, including new vendor setup, maintenance of vendor records, ACH information, and updates to accounts payable data
• Maintain accurate and compliant W-9 documentation
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by senior leadership
• Support year-end close activities and assist with financial audits, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation
• Process per diem requests and perform invoice activities as needed
• Work cross-functionally with accountants and other departments to ensure seamless financial operations
• Provide backup support to the Controller as needed
• Serve as a resource and mentor within the accounting team, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

What This Job Offers

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