As part of Fruit Growers Supply Company (FGS), this position will direct and organize all accounting activities at the FGS Carton Plant. This individual will prepare accounting and financial reports, and will have dotted line reporting to the FGS Plant Manager. They will ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting records, as well as ensure accounting systems comply with the company’s internal control environment and takes necessary steps to minimize risk to the organization.

Essential Job functions/ Duties:

• Responsible for the timely completion and reporting of the weekly and monthly financial related schedules, key performance indicators and supporting analytical schedules to corporate and plant management.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reconciliations between corporate ERP system and local plant systems to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the company’s policies and established accounting principles.
• Prepares and reviews supporting and analytical schedules to support monthly financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: actual to budget variances, actual to standard cost variances, analysis of inventory, inventory usage and inventory turns.
• Designs and implements improvements to existing systems, processes and policies. Enforces adherence to established policies and processes.
• Designs and implements improvements to the company’s internal controls.
• Assists with the interim and year-end financial audits and periodic internal audits. Manages the preparation of schedules and documents for external and internal auditors.
• Daily review of gross production margins on orders and shipments, with follow up to appropriate Product Manager and/ or Sales Manager regarding product quotes and/ or costs as necessary.
• Works with sales, purchasing, and customer service regarding on hand inventory requirements, review of purchase orders, and receipt of material, as well as problem solving with slow moving inventory.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Reviews and approves annual change to unit standard costs.
• Assists local plant personnel in financial related matters and operational decisions as needed.
• Stays current with developments, practice trends and regulations in the accounting profession.
• Performs other accounting duties and projects, as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Experience:

• college degree is required; a major in Accounting or related
• Master’s degree and/ or CPA license are preferred.
• 6 years accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in project, bill of materials and work order costing
• Experience with managing inventory levels and production controls in a manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people at various levels within the company are essential, as are good leadership skills.
• Experience with large ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Navision, etc) is preferred.
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills required

“Actual salary/hourly wages rates are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skill, education and/or certifications; location and position pay range; and organizational internal equity factors.”

Well, what is this job really about?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Fruit Growers Supply, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

At Fruit Growers Supply, we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employee’s contribution Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

• A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
• Paid holiday and vacation benefits
• Internal and external training
• Educational assistance
• An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER

Fruit Growers Supply is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D