What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at NEW CARROT FARMS LLC?
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Controller
- Travel requirements: N/A
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Shift: 1st
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $68,650 - $80,000 / year
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
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 of 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.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
This position works at the direction of the Farms Controller and is responsible for providing accounting support to the Ag Operations managers. This position prepares monthly reports and performs comprehensive variance analysis to assist managers in understanding their business operations in order to make better business decisions. Responsibilities also include selected inventory transactions and reconciliations and grower payment analysis and processing.
- Analyze monthly expenses and review with department managers; generate correcting journal entries as needed.
- Participate in budget process for assigned departments
- Generates weekly and monthly spending reports for farms and support departments
- Record internal tractor work transactions in JDE to assure costs are allocated to correct business unit
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close in compliance with GAAP standards
- Ensure proper application of internal controls to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with SOX
- Assist with Annual Financial Statement Audit
- Accrual journal entries prepared on a monthly basis (as needed; for areas of responsibility)
- Additional duties and ad hoc responsibilities as directed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Agri-Business
- 0-3 years accounting experience (cost accounting or ag accounting preferred)
- Knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, look-ups, charts, and graphs)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
- Must be detailed oriented, excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills and must be able to offer creative suggestions to improve operations
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial data
- Advanced skills in Excel
- Ability to diagnose business problems and recommend solutions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of JD Edwards financial systems highly desirable (or similar ERP system)
- Knowledge of ad hoc report writing systems
- Account reconciliation experience
- Grower payment experience (optional, but preferred)
- Able to perform ad hoc analysis, financial reviews and variance analysis
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
- 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, overtime, weekends and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, overtime, weekends and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.
Salary : $68,650 - $80,000
