Grower Accounting Manager at Kings River Packing, LP

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Grower Accounting, Settlements, Import Programs, Internal Controls, Team Leadership, Reconciliations, Expense Allocation, General Ledger, Customs Documentation, Accounts Receivable Collaboration, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Controls, Operational Excellence

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description This is a full-time onsite role at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters office in Sanger, CA. Company Description Kings River Packing, LP, an 8th generation family-owned grower-packer-shipper, invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we are integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we continue to grow, our hands-on ownership team prioritizes excellence, integrity, and operational excellence. Join us in embodying these values. Role Summary Kings River Packing is seeking a Grower Accounting Manager to oversee all financial transactions between the company and its growers, including advances, settlements, and import program activity. In this role, you will manage the grower accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial data to internal stakeholders, growers, and partners. This position plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing leadership and oversight to the grower accounting team to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. What You'll Do Oversee the grower accounting function, including financial reporting, analysis, and operational processes related to grower advances, settlements, and import programs. Generate, maintain, and distribute weekly and monthly grower accounting reports for management and import partners, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Present financial updates and insights related to grower accounting to directors and senior leadership. Analyze settlement trends, grower accounting data, and financial results to identify issues and recommend corrective actions. Exercise independent judgment in resolving accounting discrepancies, settlement variances, and operational issues affecting grower accounts. Develop and implement improvements to grower accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal controls. Provide oversight of grower accounting operations, including review and approval of reconciliations, settlement processes, and adjustments. Manage the processing of grower advances and settlements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Reconcile sales and inventory records and ensure proper lot closure and payment processing. Review and ensure accurate charge coding and expense allocation by lot. Maintain grower loans and advances and oversee grower settlement reconciliation to the general ledger. Support the import program by reviewing financial activity and coordinating customs documentation. Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to review aging reports, resolve discrepancies, and address inventory or payment issues. Troubleshoot, research, and verify accounting activities while maintaining accurate documentation and records. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 4+ years’ experience in accounting, finance with related experience in agriculture industry Famous experience required Advanced in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word) Proven ability leading teams and cultivating talent Strong organizational skills and communication skills Alignment with the company’s mission and core values Team-oriented, service-focused attitude Flexibility in duties and assignments Ability to work occasional overtime Physical Demands & Abilities Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, working from a computer, talking on the phone. Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds Our Benefits $90,000 - $120,000, DOE Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous PTO, 48 hours sick leave, and 8 paid holidays. 401(k) with 4% company match after 1 year of service. Employer sponsored health clinic. On-site team building and a collaborative, family-oriented culture. This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. Kings River Packing, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

This role oversees all financial transactions between the company and its growers, managing the grower accounting function to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data to stakeholders. Key duties include generating reports, analyzing settlement trends, managing grower advances and settlements, and providing leadership to the accounting team.