Senior Accountant

Ocean Mist Farms • Castroville, CA

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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
• 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, including inventory, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other key balances, ensuring accuracy and data integrity across all entities
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly accruals, and allocations) across all entities
• Record workers’ compensation and other recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals and receivables
• Manage prepaid expenses, including reconciliation, amortization, and related journal entries across all entities
• Record other accruals and monthly intercompany entries
• Ensure all supporting schedules tie to the general ledger and that intercompany accounts are fully reconciled and balanced at month-end
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Process packaging inventory transactions across all entities, including purchase orders, vendor invoicing, and price list maintenance
• Maintain and reconcile pallet and temperature recorder inventory balances
• Ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and financial reporting of inventory-related accounts
• Prepare and distribute weekly invoice statements for harvesters
• Support annual physical packaging inventory counts across all entities, including audit preparation and reconciliation
• Analyze inventory variances and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements
• Partner with purchasing and operations teams to ensure accurate data flow
• Manage inventory count schedules and coordinate timely reminders with Operations to ensure accurate and complete counts
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Record and process packaging inventory adjustments and ensure proper documentation and approval for all inventory adjustments in line with internal controls
• Manage vendor onboarding across all entities, including new vendor setup, maintenance of vendor records, ACH information, and updates to accounts payable data
• Maintain accurate, complete, and IRS-compliant W-9 documentation
• Support Accounts Payable during calendar year-end 1099 reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IRS requirements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for senior leadership as requested
• Support year-end close activities and assist with internal and external financial audits, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation
• Partner cross-functionally with accounting and other departments to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations
• Provide backup support to senior management as needed
• Serve as a resource within the accounting team and contribute 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: Senior