Sr. Accountant - Accounting - Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

18h•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Accountant is a highly skilled, detail‑driven professional responsible for advanced accounting functions across multiple entities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 – Lease Accounting and ASC 606 – Revenue Recognition. The Sr. Accountant plays a critical role in month‑end close, financial reporting, consolidations, audit support, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial data.
High integrity and professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to diagnose business problems and recommend solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in a multi‑entity, high‑performance environment.
Advanced technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 and ASC 606.
Strong understanding of consolidation processes, intercompany activity, and financial statement presentation.
High proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling).
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven, fast‑moving environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check

Nice To Haves

CPA, CPA Candidate, CMA, or MBA preferred.
Experience in farming, agriculture, food manufacturing, or other operational industries is a plus.
Familiarity with lease accounting or revenue recognition software.
Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or system integrations.
Experience with JD Edwards

Responsibilities

Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process for multiple entities with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and consolidation entries.
Support preparation of internal and external financial statements and analytical reporting packages.
Maintain GAAP‑compliant general ledger activity and documentation.
Serve as a primary contact during audits, providing detailed support and resolving inquiries.
Manage the full compliance lifecycle for ASC 842, including identification, classification, and accounting for leases.
Maintain lease schedules, right‑of‑use (ROU) assets, and lease liability roll‑forwards across entities.
Review lease agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely updates for renewals, modifications, or terminations.
Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, and Operations to ensure proper documentation and completeness of lease data.
Support lease-related disclosures and technical memos for quarterly and annual reporting.
Contribute to quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, with particular focus on lease disclosures under ASC 842.
Ensure compliance with ASC 606, including review of contracts, performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition.
Develop, maintain, and reconcile revenue schedules across multiple entities and customer groups.
Analyze customer agreements, rebates, variable considerations, and contract modifications for proper treatment under ASC 606.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and FP&A to ensure alignment between operational data and accounting requirements.
Manage accounting activities across multiple subsidiaries, divisions, or operating units.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries during consolidation.
Analyze entity‑level performance and support management with financial insights and variance analysis.
Identify and implement process efficiencies, automation opportunities, and workflow improvements.
Strengthen internal control structures to ensure accuracy, prevent errors, and enhance compliance.
Support system enhancements, ERP optimization, or implementation of new accounting modules.
Partner effectively with AP, AR, Operations, HR, Supply Chain, Sales, and FP&A to support business needs.
Provide guidance and technical expertise on complex accounting topics, policy interpretation, and compliance matters.
Support ad‑hoc projects and analysis as assigned by leadership
Performs other duties as assigned.