Job PostingGrower Accountant

Position Summary

The Grower Accountant will play a pivotal role in the Accounting department by offering daily financial support with a primary focus on grower accounting for Wholesum in Arizona. This position will be responsible for administering grower accounts, meticulously processing grower and vendor invoices for prompt and precise payment, all while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness. In addition to these responsibilities, the Grower Accountant will be tasked with preparing financial projections and various other reports. The successful candidate will also maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records for growers.

This position will report directly to the Director of Corporate Finance, ensuring seamless coordination and support within the organization’s accounting function. The Gower Accountant is expected to excel in a fast-paced environment, exhibit strong attention to detail, and contribute to the success of Wholesum.

About Wholesum

At Wholesum, every day, we work hard to feed people healthy, organic fresh vegetables that are grown the right way! We are an innovative organic produce grower and shipper and a pioneer in responsible agriculture. We marry generations of experience with the latest in farming technology to grow produce that is beautiful, delicious and good for you. We believe that how we do things is just as important as what we grow. We are Fair Trade Certified and take our sustainability practices seriously because we believe that food should be uplifting for people and the planet. Beginning with tomatoes, Wholesum today grows a wonderful variety of premium organic vegetables that are Grown for Good; good flavor, good health and the livelihood of people and the planet!

 

Primary Responsibilities

The Grower Accountant will provide daily financial support to the Accounting department by performing general accounting functions to include grower accounting for Wholesum in Arizona. Administer grower accounts by properly coding and processing grower and vendor invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and timely registration. Prepare projections and other reporting. Maintain accurate and updated records for growers. This position will be supervised by the Director of Corporate Finance of the company.    

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

Grower Accounting 

  • The scope of this job includes responsibilities for Grower Accounting for Wholesum Farms Arizona growing company and Wholesum Family Farms sales and marketing company. 
  • Maintain grower records in system ensuring that all required documents are obtained per company policy (i.e. Contracts, manifests and expense invoices).   
  • Record all grower and vendor invoices on a weekly basis to submit request for payment in a timely manner. Communicate urgent or necessary payments to Accounting Manager.  
  • Maintain accurate and organized filing records and excel logs. 
  • Audit and reconcile intercompany Grower Accounts.  
  • Develop weekly and quarterly Fair Trade reports, when applicable, both for payment and record.  
  • Create quarterly Tomato Suspension Agreement volume and sales reports for the Department of Commerce.  
  • Calculate and submit grower advances, pick & pack, and liquidation for payment. 
  • Keep control of pre-harvest advances by ensuring the proper calculation of deductions and interest. 
  • Submit order requisitions to purchasing for post-harvest purchases (i.e. packaging material) requested by grower and approved by the Grower Procurement Representative. Keep organized records and ensure the proper allocation of the costs to the liquidation. 
  • Generate weekly reports (i.e. Sales, Trouble Reports, Credits and Liquidation) and send to Sales Manager for approval prior to sending to the grower. 

Other administrative duties may be assigned.   

Minimum Experience/Qualifications

  • Analytical and sound judgment  
  • Trustworthy and reliable 
  • Detail oriented  
  • Organized  
  • Excellent time management skills  
  • Communication  
  • Ethics & Integrity  
  • Problem Solving  
  • Teamwork  
  • Take initiative to solve problems 
  • Must have ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.  

 Education and Experience  

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or combination of equivalent experience, education, and training  
  • Experience in accounting, vendor and grower relationships preferred 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated intermediate-level computer skills
  • Proficient use of MS Office Products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level is highly desirable
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 
  • Moderate to above moderate levels of English and Spanish writing, speaking, and reading comprehension; active listening  

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