What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Meridian Growers Processing?
Job Title:Accountant for Meridian Growers, LLC, Meridian Growers Processing, Inc., and The Pistachio Factory Partners, LLC.
Department:Accounting & Finance
Location: 13559 Firebaugh Blvd., Madera, CA 93637
Remote/In-Office Policy:This position can be negotiated as a hybrid once a 90-day probationary period is completed.
Job Description:This position is responsible for supporting the Controller in making critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company’s finances. They are responsible for financial monthly and year-end close, reconciling the bank, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year.
Education and Experience:A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance is required. A CPA license is a plus. Experience working for an agricultural is preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with people at various levels within the company are essential. Strong Excel skills are required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the timely completion of the monthly and annual closings of the general ledger and the preparation of related financial statements and supporting analytical schedules.
- Prepares and reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the company’s policies and established accounting principles.
- Prepares and reviews supporting analytical schedules to support the Company’s financial reporting requirements.
- Administers the preparation of interim, year-end, and comparative financial reports; performs and provides analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget.
- Prepares required schedules for periodic audit, tax, and government reports as assigned and responds to inquiries as necessary.
- Assists in improvements to the company’s internal controls to minimize risk.
- Assists in improvements to existing systems, processes, and policies. Enforces adherence to established policies and processes.
- Coordinates the interim and year-end financial audits and periodic tax filings. Manages the preparation of schedules and documents for the auditors and tax preparer.
- Stays current with developments, practice trends, and regulations in the accounting profession.
- Exposure to Grower Accounting of Pistachio Pools and will work with the Grower Accountant monthly and annually to ensure the Pistachio Pool’s general ledgers are accurate. Also, open to cross-training in Grower Accounting to further develop within the company.
- Performs other accounting duties and projects, as required or directed.
Salary:Pay starts at $45.00/hour. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Sick, and Vacation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45