Cobblestone Fruit Company · 15 hours ago
Grower Accountant
Sanger, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expCobblestone Fruit Company is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Grower Accountant to join its accounting team. The role involves managing grower accounting processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of financial data related to growers, and collaborating with various internal departments. The Grower Accountant will also support compliance with industry regulations and drive improvements in financial reporting.
Oil & Energy
Hiring Manager
Amber Aikens, PHR
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Packing and Field departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting and accounting on the following:
Monitoring and reconciling grower packouts
Analysis of field reporting
Harvesting charges
Provide grower support through detailed financial oversight and reporting of:
Grower packout supervision
Grower advances
Production reporting
Coordinate monthly assessment reporting to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory entities:
Citrus Research Board
California Citrus Mutual
CDFA – Citrus Pest & Disease Program
CDFA – Standardization and & CA Citrus Program
Collaborate with A/R Department and Inventory Specialist to ensure accurate pool accounting:
Review of sales allocations to each grower pool
Confirm inventory and sizer data for proper pool reconciliation
Lead pool close process with attention to accuracy and timelines
Reconciliation of sales, inventory, charges and sizer data per pool
Execute pool close and coordinate grower payments
Qualification
Required
Must have three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience; preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, or another industry with cost accounting, pooled revenue, or inventory complexity
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient with Famous software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
Alignment with the company's mission and core values
Team-oriented, service-focused attitude
Flexibility and adaptability in duties and assignments
Ability to work occasional overtime as required by the needs of the business
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling of office equipment
Preferred
Experience with grower accounting, agriculture assessments, crop cost tracking, or pool reconciliation is highly preferred but can be trained for if the candidate has a solid accounting foundation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or related field preferred
Benefits
Vacation time, sick time, holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k Plan with company match upon eligibility
Company
Cobblestone Fruit Company
Cobblestone Fruit Company is a family owned grower, packer, and shipper of citrus commodities from all corners of the central valley.
Founded in 2022Sanger, California, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase