BRANCH STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Provide branch-specific support to the Corporate Accounting Team. The Branch Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing the branch’s fixed assets and inventory, including month-end entries and reconciliation; A/P entry; property tax filings and payment; and all required FL sales and use tax filings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Process and reconcile Accounts Receivable including the proper application of payments which may include communication with both the customer and the company’s Sales Group

· Manage cash flow, including payment remittance via check, ACH, EFT, and wires, complete reconciliation of petty cash, bank and credit card accounts and assist with cash forecasting

· Prepare and maintain, as necessary, schedules to support transactions and ledger balances

· Actively participate in month-end close process, including accruals, trial balance reviews, and necessary adjusting journal entries

· Ensure monthly reconciliation of high-value ledger accounts per the Controller’s direction

· Provide accounting guidance to personnel based on research and proper application of GAAP; develop accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes

· Assist Controller with day-to-day processes, additional duties, and projects as needed or assigned

· Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential

· Manage branch’s payroll functions and act as liaison with HR for finalizing payroll

· Assist the branch’s production team with inventory processes, including cycle counts and valuations

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Accounting internship, agricultural and production accounting, and/or data processing experience.

Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook; QuickBooks or ERP experience.

Bilingual