What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Main Street Produce?
Position Summary
The Junior Accountant is an entry-level position responsible for providing support to the Accounting Department by handling general accounting tasks daily to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements of Main Street Produce and its affiliates. This position reports directly to the Controller.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly closing entries
- Bank reconciliations
- Account reconciliations
- General ledger maintenance
- Assist with budgets, including crop budgets and cooler operations budget
- Cost accounting, including crop costing
- Assist with year-end financials
- Weekly, quarterly, annual payroll tax returns
- Assist with business insurance renewal schedules
- Specialized reports as requested by Management
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Controller
Qualifications
- Minimum: Associate's degree in business administration or accounting,
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting a plus
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets is required, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish a plus
- Experience with Famous ERP software a plus
Essential Physical Requirements
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must be able to regularly communicate in person, via email, and by phone. The role may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to read and prepare detailed financial documents and data is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Maria, CA 93458 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Maria, CA 93458: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30