Staff Accountant - Ag Accounting - Shift 1
About The Position
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
Requirements
- Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Agri-Business
- 1-3 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of ad hoc report writing systems
- 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
- Accounting experience (Cost Accounting or Ag Accounting)
- Knowledge of JD Edwards financial systems highly desirable (or similar ERP system)
- Account reconciliation experience
- Experience in grower payment
- Able to perform ad hoc analysis, financial reviews and variance analysis
Responsibilities
- Prepares monthly reports and performs comprehensive variance analysis to assist managers in understanding their business operations in order to make better business decisions.
- Prepares selected inventory transactions and reconciliations and grower payment analysis and processing.
- Analyzes monthly expenses and reviews with department managers; generates correcting journal entries as needed.
- Participates in budget process for assigned departments.
- Generates weekly and monthly spending reports for farms and support departments.
- Records internal tractor work transactions in JDE to assure costs are allocated to correct business unit.
- Ensures timely and accurate month-end close in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Ensures proper application of internal controls to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with SOX.
- Assists with Annual Financial Statement Audit.
- Prepares accrual journal entries on a monthly basis (as needed, for areas of responsibility).
- Performs other duties and ad hoc responsibilities as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
