Grower Accountant

Job Title: Grower Accountant                                                          

Non-Supervisory Position

Reports To: Controller                                                       

Hours/week: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Purpose: 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 efficiency and accuracy in Grower settlement 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 routines.

Grower Accountant Duties:

• Manage and review all Grower Agreements
• Manage AR, AP, & Grower charges in Famous including auto charges
• Collaborate with Sales regarding timely Trouble & PAS return receipts
• 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preferred.
• 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.
• FAMOUS software knowledge is highly preferred.
• Strong Business acumen, organizational and administrative skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

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.

Pay Range (Low $21.50 to Max $26.50)/hourly

This position may encompass other duties than the specified duties listed above.  If necessary, alternative duties can be assigned at the discretion of the direct supervisor.

Last updated on Nov 27, 2024