Sr. Grower Accountant

Description

Summary:

The Senior Grower Accountant ensures that all farm-related client accounting information is accurately recorded, reviewed, and submitted via financial report on deadline established by management. 

Responsibilities:

• Review Grower Accountant’s data entries for accuracy. Ensures the 48-hr turnaround AP policy is enforced. Act as lead for Grower Accountant. 
• Accounts Payable – Match invoices to applicable backup or work orders. Accurate and timely data entry for both full service and non-full service clients after invoices are approved. Verifies entries once posted for accounting and spelling for accuracy as well as discount and pay terms. Reconciles monthly statements from vendors. Vender maintenance. Receives and completes W-9 for new vendors
• Invoice Approval - Correspond with the farming division to ensure accuracy of farm-related invoices in a timely manner
• Complete credit application request for various clients as needed.
• Check Process – Run the Aging to determine payments due. Verify cash balance to cover the requested check run. Match printed checks to its corresponding invoices. Scan signed checks to the network (based on clients’ needs). Mail checks. File checks in file system. Review check runs submitted, or select checks for printing, ensure discounts taken if applicable, print checks, check register and GL Cash Inquiry. Match checks to the backup submitted. 
• Bank Deposits – Log all checks received, prepare online and physical deposits, stamp/write the bank account information on the back of each check, deposit into correct account, and post deposits in Famous. Notify the farming division of any deposits related to crop proceeds. 
• Bank Deposit Scanning – Creating digital records on a daily basis for physical deposits. 
• Financial Statement Preparation – Prepare balance sheet, income statement and budget to actual statement (a.k.a. budget variance) Full understanding of what is occurring on ranch and determination if budget and actual are in line with activity. Have completed reports within the following timeline.

Institutional and Agricultural Capital

• Month End Close performed by Management on the 10th
• Bank Statement Reconciliation by Management by the 10th
• Accountant prepares financial packet by the 15th
• Financial packet sent to the Controller no later than the 19th

Homestead Capital

• Month End Close performed by Management on the 7th
• Bank Statement Reconciliation by Management by the 7th
• Accountant prepares financial packet by the 8th
• Financial packet sent to the Controller no later than the 11th

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 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Agricultural accounting/grower accounting preferred.