Staff Accountant-GL

Dole Foods • Monterey, CA

111d • $76,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for independently performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for Dole Fresh Vegetables and subsidiary entities.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Strong ERP software experience required.
• Escheatment, accounts payable and vendor management experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills to include XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables.
• Work experience in the agriculture industry is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures and application.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail with focus on accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the agriculture industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain data necessary for month-end closing entries and perform month-end duties as assigned.
• Prepare general ledger journal entries and verify the accuracy of recorded accounting transactions particularly those related to intercompany payables, accrued liabilities, and cash transactions.
• Perform cash reconciliations between the bank and general ledger.
• Prepare check requests and perform check runs.
• Set-up new vendors and assist with vendor management.
• Identify discrepancies in accrued liabilities, cash, and accounts payable to provide variance explanations, and bring them to management's attention.
• Monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile accounting subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger (AR, prepaids, AP, intercompany payables, accrued liabilities, cash accounts etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in preparing escheatment filings.
• Prepare various ad-hoc accounting reports as requested by management, as well as corporate for month-end and quarter-end including financial reporting disclosures.
• Help ensure company financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
• Document general ledger account descriptions, policies and procedures and reporting requirements.
• Other internal projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range of $76,000 - $82,000 Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees