Full Charge Bookkeeper

Role and Responsibilities

Make appropriate general journal entries. Ensure bank reconciliations and accounts payable statements are completed. Ensure proper cost accounting assignment, matching income with expenses. Reconciliation of prepaid expenses. Produce the first draft of the month-end trial balance and review for miscoding. Produce the first draft of the balance sheet and income statement. Produce financial ratios for the final version of final statements. Process accounts payable and receivables as assigned. Analyze data using pivot tables and ad-hoc reporting to provide better accounting status to upper management. Assist in the implementation of accounting automation solutions and accounting procedures and policies.

Specific responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following key responsibilities.

• Proper assignment of debits and credits – assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expense.
• Financial statement development – balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement.
• Financial ratios.
• Month-end and year-end closing requirements with backup documentation and worksheets.
• General journal entry recording and backup development.
• Accounts payable voucher coding and check printing.
• Accounts receivable invoice entry and cash receipts entry.
• Prepaid expense management and allocation.
• Bank statement reconciliations.
• Accounts payable statement reconciliations.
• Cost accounting application.
• GAAP, Arizona, California, and Federal accounting and business rules knowledge.
• Perform special projects, and additional assignments, by lead or supervisor, or manager to support the department.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in other areas of Administration as needed.
• Participate in cross-training efforts that support personal development and provide departmental coverage.
• Work at a pace to complete the work within the assigned schedule.

Physical demands of the job: During an 8-10-hour shift, the employee will perform the following on a frequent to constant basis:

• The employee must have the ability to sit, walk, talk, hear, see, speak, concentrate, reach in all directions, stoop, bend, lift 25lbs.
• Use a computer, telephone, and other equipment needed for the position with the current technical needs of the organization.
• Possess the ability to reason and communicate clearly with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Cost accounting knowledge.
• GAAP, Arizona, California, and Federal accounting and business rules knowledge.
• Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, and statistics.
• Active Listening – giving full attention to what the other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents in the English language.
• Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively in the English language.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be available and willing to work holidays, weekends, evenings and attend mandatory training and meetings as the employer deems necessary or desirable to meet the business needs.
• Office environment – structured and organized, well-defined rules and procedures.

Competencies

• Problem Solving – Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others’ ideas and makes suggestions of ideas to better policies and procedures.
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Ability to work well with all team members.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect, Works with integrity.
• Support Company Vision – Follows policies and procedures; Supports company’s goals and values. Leads by example.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials proper. Keeps work area clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of accounting experience in a row crop environment is preferred.
• Associate degree in accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting procedures in the agriculture industry.
• Experience in AgStar, Famous, or other Agricultural software solutions.
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks timely and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a strong ability to interact effectively with individuals at all company levels, including Owners, Executives, Management, and front-line workers.
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills and intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to plan, troubleshoot and anticipate problems and solve them.
• Ability to learn new technologies for production and record keeping.
• Be highly organized and punctual and exhibit a strong work ethic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person