Senior Grower Accountant, Tri:Cities Area, WA Job Summary:The Senior Grower Accountant is responsible for the management of the overall financial accuracy of grower related accounts.He / she manages the daily inventory accounting function and will work closely with the managers in the Accounting Department to prepare accurate financial statements, meet compliance requirements and prepare the Company for growth.As our Senior Grower Accountant, you will play an instrumental role in our business, assuming responsibility for a variety of challenging projects that will make a positive impact on our ability to serve our customers.This is a high:profile role and the individual will work directly with the Senior Executive team in developing and refining accounting policies and proceduresThe Senior Grower Accountant provides interface with production and management in identifying grower related issues and helps provide support in reconciling and paying growers in a timely matter, as well as managing raw inventory across a number of affiliated entities.The Grower Accountant is responsible for effective communication with Farm Management and Grower Partners, along with the daily processing of subsidiary ledger and general ledger transactions.This position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on significant matters.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:Provides in depth analysis of financial results and prepares management reports. Collects, analyzes and utilizes key performance metrics critical to the operation's success.Provides detailed support to various corporate accounting team members.:Oversee and contribute to the preparation of raw materials inventory related information forfinancial statements (P and Ls;, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash Flows, ROI) and all other reports required by management.:General ledger account research; Accounts payable; Accounts receivable; Troubleshooting.:Developing relationships with growers.:Maintaining organized files, tracking planting / harvest Crop Schedules:Reconcile statements related to assessments, inspections and growers:Producing and analyzing various management reports:Verify invoices as appropriate:Direct and monitor inventory storage in multiple locations:Complete month end inventory valuations:Provide feedback on prime production variances:Assist in raw material standard costing and budgeting:Other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS:High aptitude for Financial Analysis:Effective communication with Farm Management, Co:workers and Growers:Professional and friendly attitude is important for Grower Relations:Knowledge of subsidiary ledger and general ledger accounting:Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Windows and MS Office (particularly Excel):Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV:Strong organizational skills; Attention to detail and high level of accuracy:Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlinesEDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Bachelor's degree in Finance or AccountingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:3 to 5 years in general Accounting
