Staff Accountant (On-site)

United Genetics Seeds Co.•Hollister, CA

7d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Genetics is an international vegetable seed organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, India, and Jordan. The Staff Accountant analyzes information, maintains complete and accurate records, and performs routine accounting duties while providing reliable support to the accounting department, other departments, and external parties. The role supports general ledger and account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end reporting, banking, inventory, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, tax filings, audits, budgeting, and process improvement. It is based in an office environment, with occasional work in warehouse areas. The employee may need to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience; agriculture-sector experience is preferred.
Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, coworkers, and external contacts; telephone skills.
Ability to organize job responsibilities and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods, including approximately 7 or more hours of sitting with 2-hour intervals in a stationary sitting position.
May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture-sector experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger, bank statements, and account reconciliations.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
Prepare month-end reconciliation reports for asset and liability accounts.
Reconcile bank accounts daily, including applying customer payments.
Perform month-end inventory roll-forward and obsolescence reserve reporting.
Process seed invoices and track payments.
Review AR aging monthly with the Sales Manager and follow up on collections.
Maintain the fixed asset system and CIP analysis.
Analyze spending discrepancies versus budget.
Analyze and monitor AP and AR aging weekly.
Process sales invoices daily in QuickBooks and reconcile balances between ABS and QuickBooks.
File quarterly sales tax returns and year-end 1099 statements.
Prepare and file other required returns, including business insurance renewals.
Assist and support managers with mid-year and year-end audit requirements.
Provide backup support to accounts payable.
Assist with preparation of the annual budget process.
Partner with department managers and provide periodic reports.
Contribute to improving accounting processes and controls.
Provide backup coverage when the Accounting Manager is unavailable.
Help ensure operations are maintained safely and compliantly in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties and projects as requested by management.