Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position will be responsible for performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for Always Fresh Farms including payroll. This is an onsite position located in Plant City, FL. Duties:

• Process payroll for full-time & seasonal employees; including entering, reviewing and importing hours, administering garnishments, and other adjustments as necessary
• Perform and report monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure company assets and liabilities are properly, correctly and completely accounted for related to payroll.
• Participate in the month-end close process, perform monthly duties assigned to facilitate timely close, including reporting.
• Responsible for the Worker's Compensation monthly calculation for accrual purposes.
• Process payroll journal entry for each payroll into the ERP system and record monthly payroll accrual journal entries for all companies.
• Create and provide reporting tools on a monthly, annual, and ad-hoc basis for operations and financial leaders for purposes of business decisions.
• Assists with all budgeting as it relates to payroll aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts/budgets, annual and monthly financial statements and other accounting reports and projects as necessary.
• Identify and develop reporting and help establish and track key metrics.
• Perform special research and projects for the general ledger as required.
• Provide input to ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvement to achieve greater efficiencies and accuracy.
• Work effectively and efficiently in cross-functional departments including sales, operations, logistics, shipping and receiving
• Ability to work proactively, prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of experience within the accounting field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles/practices, internal controls, and reporting requirements
• Ability to prepare, organize and analyze complex financial information
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Punctual, regular and consistent attendance, and ability to work overtime, nights and weekends if needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; with responsive feedback at all times.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English