Senior Grower Accountant

Nestled in the heart of the Central San Joaquin Valley, Family Tree Farms takes pride in being one of the largest family-owned farming operations where we grow, pack and ship more than 98 million pounds of the most flavorful stone fruit and blueberries in California, Mexico, and Peru.

We are seeking a Senior Grower Accountant to join our team in Reedley, CA.

The accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, across multiple farming companies, including cost accounting, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, cashflow management, accounts payable/receivable.

Cost Accounting:

• Develop and maintain cost accounting in Famous Software to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Analyze costs, labor, and overhead to provide detailed cost reports and variance analysis against budgets.

Inter-Companies:

• Responsible for development and monitoring accounting transactions in multiple companies.
• Analyze and process grower settlements within inter-companies.
• Research any discrepancies between inter-company transactions and ensure they balance.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements.
• Assist the Corporate Controller in preparing management reports and financial summaries as needed.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage cash flow by monitoring outstanding receivables and payables.

Compliance/Tax Support:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting functions.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in classifying, examining, and analyzing transactions.
• Collaborate with Controller and Senior Management to minimize tax exposure.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably with cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Famous Software preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Approximately 100% of the time performing the job will be in an indoor office environment, most of that time spent sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor.
• High use of communication either through the telephone or one-on-one communication.
• The noise level in the office is low, with temperature levels between 65 and 80 degrees.
• May be required to lift to10 lbs. Bending, stooping, reaching are all a probability.