Staff Accountant (Orchard)

Stemilt Growers LLC • Wenatchee, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stemilt Ag Services is seeking a Staff Accountant (Orchard) to join their team. This role is crucial for the day-to-day accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and maintaining schedules. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Supervisor, finance leadership, and key members of operating departments. This position supports approximately four thousand employees and requires extraordinary customer service. The role also involves supporting the development and documentation of processes and policies within the accounting department. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential for this role.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledge of statutory accounting principles
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office software
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of stakeholders
• Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact and connect with all Stemilters
• A commitment to understand that change is the only constant and a practice of change with purpose, flexibility, and adaptability is a must
• A desire to deliver an extraordinary experience at every interaction, in fact World Famous!

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Ag/tree fruit industry experience preferred
• Experience with monthly/quarterly/annual close process a plus

Responsibilities

• Key player in month/quarter/annual close accounting process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling select general ledger accounts, and maintaining schedules
• Supports the development and documentation of processes and policies in the accounting department
• Assists in preparation of financial statements, various state sales/use tax return, and work papers (PBCs) for year-end audit and tax engagements
• Maintain the fixed asset and depreciation schedule for Stemilt Ag Services
• Complete special projects, ad-hoc reporting upon management request, and miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Access to the Stemilt Family Clinic and Pharmacy for you and your immediate family (zero cost)
• Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
• FSA
• Life insurance
• Matched 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid-time-off
• Performance Incentive Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees