Staff Accountant

SUMMARY: 

The incumbent is accountable and responsible for certain financial accounting functions associated with accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activities, and month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial records and compliance with GAAP, supports audit activities, collaborates with internal business partners, and provides backup support to senior accounting staff as needed. Through attention to detail and effective communication, the incumbent contributes to the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial operations and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility.  In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

• Responsible for accounts receivable – entering receipts, generating invoices and credit memos, setting up customer profiles, reconciling customer accounts and researching discrepancies.
• Responsible for accounts payable – entering supplier invoices, generating payments, setting up supplier profiles, reconciling supplier accounts and researching discrepancies.
• Prepare month end journal entries.
• Support internal and external auditors by providing schedules and documentation.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Act as liaison between business partners and dept managers.
• Provide backup support for Senior Accountant; including but not limited to account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and fixed asset setup and tracking.
• Any other project assigned by Accounting Manager or management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; at least 3 years of experience in accounting processes

• SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and Excel, and have an excellent understanding of accounting software; must have a complete understanding of accounting principles and concepts, including budgeting; must have knowledge of data sorting and information understanding; bilingual in Spanish is preferred

• PERSONAL TRAITS: 

Must be able to manage time and priorities; must be able to multi-task; must be clear and understandable when communicating verbally or in writing; must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude; must be able to maintain a neat work area; must be able to communicate openly; must be able to work successfully in a team atmosphere; must be able to prioritize work; must be able to work in a dynamic environment and function under pressure; must be able to accept constructive criticism

• REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to compare and contrast different values; must be able to make decisions regarding differing information; must be able to trace and correct errors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need sit for long periods of time.  In addition, the employee must have dexterity in the hands, fingers, and feet.  The employee must be able to reach with both arms and hands and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  The employee must have normal or corrected 20/40 eyesight and be able to talk and hear. 

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.

This is an indoor, office position.  This position also shares an office with others and may be noisy at times.  The office may be cold at times and warm at other times.  

Salary : $30 - $35