Senior Grower Accountant

Description

• Prepare financial statements

• Manage vendor maintenance, relations & new credit apps (farms)

• Manage AP turnaround/processing policies

• Manage team schedules and workloads

• Lead team meetings

• Upload farm budgets into ERP system

• Approve check runs (farms)

• Reconcile bank accounts (farms)

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or closely related field required; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient with computers including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, QuickBooks and/or industry related software such as Famous.

• Organization; prioritizing time and tasks appropriately; ability to communicate with growers (clients) and management. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on all tasks/responsibilities.

• Soft Skills: Organization; prioritizing time and tasks appropriately; ability to communicate with growers (clients) and management. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on all tasks/responsibilities.

• Teamwork - Work as a member of the Farming Division accounting team to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and operate within a culture that aligns with the company’s values, mission and vision

• Conflict Management – Follow AgriCare-defined best practices for addressing conflicts with other department team members, AgriCare management, vendors, clients and within the organization as a whole

• Perform other duties as assigned by the needs of the business.

• Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance to Employee Handbook Policies.

• Ability to meet all safety requirements and pass a drug and alcohol test (Safety Sensitive positions, only).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Agricultural accounting/grower accounting preferred.

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