Senior Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Driscoll’s
Location: Watsonville, CA 95076
Description:
About the Opportunity
Driscoll's is the leading supplier of fresh berries in the world. As part of the Driscoll's of the America's Accounting team, the Senior Accountant will play a direct role in supporting the continued success of Driscoll's largest business unit. The Senior Accountant is a core member of the Accounting team and performs accounting duties of a complex nature requiring professional experience and knowledge of accounting principles. This role provides accounting expertise and is responsible for a wide range of accounting and related activities as assigned, such as interpreting accounting data, analyzing reports and recommending action to be taken with an understanding of key business drivers.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing activities in collaboration with Corporate Accounting including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Property Accounting and General Accounting to accomplish planned growth
Prepare journal entries, maintain ledgers, reconcile and analyze specific general, intercompany and other subsidiary account ledgers
Prepare profit and loss variance analysis and supports audit schedules.
Assist with Driscoll's compliance reporting requirements
Assist with the review, assessment and documentation of internal controls for Driscoll's processes and procedures
Assist in the development and installation of accounting systems, procedures, and controls
Ensure that assigned accounting activities are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Recommend changes to and assist with the documentation and maintenance of business processes, standards and procedures
Participate in cross training other Accountants to ensure continued operations in case of absences
Performs daily and monthly accounting processes and transactions
Calculates month-end accruals. Researches and corrects issues and variances
Assists in month-end close and the preparation of month-end deliverables
Resolves and escalates issues to management in a timely manner
Identifies and executes opportunities for process improvements and acts as a change agent. Identifies areas of risk/exposure and presents/identifies alternative solutions
Produce timely and accurate internal and external monthly financial statements and provide analysis on information
Distribute and communicate financial results to Regional Operations Managers and provide financial/analytical support to various departments
Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large
Candidate Profile
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional Accounting experience
Knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), best practices, basic accounting terminology and concepts. Experience working with computerized accounting systems. Must have the ability to do detailed work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate level required
Ability to work independently with little supervision, to initiate new ideas, to create new systems, to audit and correct errors, to train others in on-the-job procedures, to communicate clearly and accurately, to assist in the direction, control or planning of an activity, to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria, to keep information confidential, to schedule tasks to meet deadlines
Bilingual (English/Spanish) not required but preferred
A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions
Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
Salary Range estimated for the Senior Accountant: $85,000 to $110,000 USD.
Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.
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Driscoll's is the leading supplier of fresh berries in the world. As part of the Driscoll's of the America's Accounting team, the Senior Accountant will play a direct role in supporting the continued success of Driscoll's largest business unit. The Senior Accountant is a core member of the Accounting team and performs accounting duties of a complex nature requiring professional experience and knowledge of accounting principles. This role provides accounting expertise and is responsible for a wide range of accounting and related activities as assigned, such as interpreting accounting data, analyzing reports and recommending action to be taken with an understanding of key business drivers.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing activities in collaboration with Corporate Accounting including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Property Accounting and General Accounting to accomplish planned growth
Prepare journal entries, maintain ledgers, reconcile and analyze specific general, intercompany and other subsidiary account ledgers
Prepare profit and loss variance analysis and supports audit schedules.
Assist with Driscoll's compliance reporting requirements
Assist with the review, assessment and documentation of internal controls for Driscoll's processes and procedures
Assist in the development and installation of accounting systems, procedures, and controls
Ensure that assigned accounting activities are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Recommend changes to and assist with the documentation and maintenance of business processes, standards and procedures
Participate in cross training other Accountants to ensure continued operations in case of absences
Performs daily and monthly accounting processes and transactions
Calculates month-end accruals. Researches and corrects issues and variances
Assists in month-end close and the preparation of month-end deliverables
Resolves and escalates issues to management in a timely manner
Identifies and executes opportunities for process improvements and acts as a change agent. Identifies areas of risk/exposure and presents/identifies alternative solutions
Produce timely and accurate internal and external monthly financial statements and provide analysis on information
Distribute and communicate financial results to Regional Operations Managers and provide financial/analytical support to various departments
Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large
Candidate Profile
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional Accounting experience
Knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), best practices, basic accounting terminology and concepts. Experience working with computerized accounting systems. Must have the ability to do detailed work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate level required
Ability to work independently with little supervision, to initiate new ideas, to create new systems, to audit and correct errors, to train others in on-the-job procedures, to communicate clearly and accurately, to assist in the direction, control or planning of an activity, to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria, to keep information confidential, to schedule tasks to meet deadlines
Bilingual (English/Spanish) not required but preferred
A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions
Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
Salary Range estimated for the Senior Accountant: $85,000 to $110,000 USD.
Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.
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