Grower Accountant (Citrus Industry)

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We are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated accounting professional to join our team as a Grower Accounting & Settlements Specialist in California’s citrus industry!

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and building relationships with growers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you’ll play an important part in managing grower settlements, tracking harvest costs, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, analytical, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience in accounting, agriculture, or produce operations is a plus!

salary: $68,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Grower Settlements & Pool Accounting: Execute and reconcile citrus pool accounting and pool close processes. Calculate advances, final pool returns, crop settlements, and field charge codes by block or lot.
• Harvest & Cost Tracking: Track, allocate, and audit seasonal harvesting, hauling, and packaging costs against designated grower pools.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain and file monthly assessments required by state and industry entities, such as the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).
• Grower Communications: Resolve inquiries from citrus growers regarding their production reports, packout percentages, grading results, and payment details.
• General Ledger Support: Coordinate with the broader corporate finance team to manage internal controls, process seasonal Accounts Payable/Receivable, bank reconciliations and support the month-end ledger close.

Skills

• Certified Management Accountant

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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