Staff Accountant

Ocean Mist Farms•Castroville, CA

36d•$70,304 - $78,802

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, supports the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of accounting records and month-end close processes. This position prepares account analyses, accrual calculations, journal entries, payroll allocations, intercompany elimination entries, fixed asset activity, depreciation postings, property tax-related entries, balance sheet reconciliations, banking support, A/P vendor setup, and other accounting projects and analyses as assigned.

Requirements

Associates in Accounting or Finance required
A minimum of 1-2-year progressive accounting experience is desired
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Proficient software skills are required, including Microsoft Office suite applications, (i.e., Excel) is required
Ability to research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation
Accurately perform complex mathematical computations
Organize and maintain accounting records
Make decisions on a variety of complex matters in accordance with established procedures
High level of attention to detail as well as superior organizational skills
A self-starter, ensure delegated tasks are completed with minimal supervisor follow up
Proactively communicate task and project updates to supervisor
Keep projects on schedule; able to work well under pressure
Ability to learn and absorb new duties with minimal repetition or re-training from supervisor
Ability to manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance desired
Comparable experience in related agriculture accounting is highly desired
Prior Famous experience is desired

Responsibilities

Assist the accounting team with monthly general ledger close for Ocean Mist Farms
Monthly close duties include account analysis, accrual calculations, workers comp., prepaids and various journal entries including inter/co elimination entries
Maintain all fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions using Sage Fixed Asset software
Calculate depreciation, using Sage Fixed Asset software, and post to the GL system (Famous) monthly
Payroll journal entries and allocations
Oversee processing of property tax payments and posting of related entries to the GL
Schedule and review general ledger accounts and perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Set up new A/P vendors
Assist with banking duties (reconciliation, positive pay, set-up wires, upload files)
Perform other ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned
Other duties as assigned