Grower Accountant

Description

The  Grower Accountant’s primary responsibility is to manage Grower settlement systems and processes in accordance with Grower Agreements using Famous accounting  software. This includes compiling and  preparing work papers to support the preparation, review, and analysis of  Grower settlement returns. Secondary responsibilities include process improvement  project management to support increased effciency and accuracy in Grower  settlment processes. This includes working with users to  understand the operational needs and concerns, then research and recommend  improvement solutions. This position  will be expected to exhibit the highest professional standards, ethical  principles, and attention to detail while working on numerous routine and ad  hoc reporting functions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Grower Accountant Duties:

• Manage and review all Grower Agreements
• Manage AR, AP, & Grower charges  in Famous including auto charges
• Review and resolve periodic  exception reporting
• Collaborate with Sales regarding  timely Trouble & PAS return receipts
• Collaborate with the Credit &  Collections Manager regarding unpaid balances
• Review and approve invoice  adjustments
• Calculate and process Grower advance payments
• Calculate and process Grower settlement payments & distribute reporting 
• Prepare grower settlement reconciliation and status reporting for periodic Management review
• Review and respond to Grower  inquires and requests
• Prepare FOB reporting  reconciliation for periodic Management review
• Support and implement Accounting  & Finance objectives, while constantly working towards improving processes  and procedures. 

Requirements

 Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in  Accounting, required.
• 3-5 years of accounting  experience, preferred.
• Experience, and other  training or certification may be substituted for education.

Skills

• Highly Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.
• Extensive General Ledger systems knowledge.
• FAMOUS software knowledge is highly preferred.
• Strong Business acumen, organizational and administrative skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills, especially within a highly innovative environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking skills, and proactive thought leadership.

Miscellaneous:

• Reports to: Controller
• Supervisory responsibilities: No
• Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a typical office environment — prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.