Senior Grower Accountant

Homegrown Companies • Porterville, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Grower Accountant supports the Farming Division by preparing financial statements and managing farm-related accounting operations. The role oversees vendor maintenance and relationships, new credit applications, accounts payable processing policies, team schedules and workloads, team meetings, farm budget uploads into the ERP system, check-run approvals, and bank account reconciliations. The position also performs other duties as assigned by business needs and is expected to work within the company’s values, mission, vision, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and/or industry-related software such as Famous.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks appropriately.
• Ability to communicate with growers (clients) and management.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work as part of the Farming Division accounting team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to follow the company’s conflict-management best practices.
• Professional appearance and behavior in accordance with Employee Handbook policies.
• Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and pass a drug and alcohol test when the position is safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Agricultural accounting or grower accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements.
• Manage vendor maintenance, vendor relationships, and new credit applications for farms.
• Manage accounts payable turnaround and processing policies.
• Manage team schedules and workloads.
• Lead team meetings.
• Upload farm budgets into the ERP system.
• Approve farm check runs.
• Reconcile farm bank accounts.
• Work as a member of the Farming Division accounting team to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and operate in alignment with the company’s values, mission, and vision.
• Follow AgriCare-defined best practices for addressing conflicts with department team members, management, vendors, clients, and others in the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by business needs.
• Present oneself professionally in accordance with Employee Handbook policies.
• Meet applicable safety requirements and pass a drug and alcohol test for safety-sensitive positions.

What This Job Offers

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