What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at World Honey Market, LLC?
World Honey Market is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Lakeland, Florida!
World Honey Market, LLC seeks a Staff Accountant to handle day-to-day accounting for our growing agricultural enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant who is passionate about agriculture and looking to build hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle in a real, growing business — with direct exposure to leadership and modern financial systems.
The Opportunity
- Hands-on ownership: Manage the General Ledger and Accounts Payable for a multi-entity agricultural operation
- Modern systems: Work daily in QuickBooks, Ramp, ADP, and Homebase
- Real growth path: Learn agricultural and manufacturing accounting with direct mentorship from leadership
- Stable, expanding company: Support a 25,000 colony honey operation with products in major retailers
About World Honey Market
We control the entire honey supply chain from hive to shelf. Our operations span multiple states, with processing facilities in Sanderson, Florida, agriculture operations in Lakeland, Florida and products on the shelves of major retailers and thriving private label business. We're growing through acquisitions and need dependable accounting support to keep the books clean as we scale.
What You'll Do
General Ledger (50%)
- Record daily transactions and journal entries in QuickBooks
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
- Support month-end close activities
- Maintain accurate chart of accounts entries across multiple locations
- Assist with inventory and COGS entries for honey production
Accounts Payable (35%)
- Process vendor invoices and payments through Ramp
- Manage expense report review and credit card reconciliation
- Onboard new vendors and maintain vendor records (W-9s, payment terms)
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies
- Prepare weekly AP aging reports
Supporting Duties (15%)
- Assist with weekly payroll processing (transferring hours from Homebase to ADP)
- Support financial reporting and documentation
- Assist with annual 1099 preparation and tax documentation
- Help maintain organized financial records and filing
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or Associate's degree with equivalent experience)
- 1–5 years of accounting experience — OR — recent graduates with relevant internship or coursework experience are encouraged to apply
- QuickBooks experience (Online or Desktop) — at minimum, basic working knowledge
- Working knowledge of debits/credits and the general ledger
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet weekly deadlines
Preferred:
- Exposure to AP automation tools (Ramp, Bill.com, or similar)
- Payroll processing exposure (ADP or similar)
- Agricultural, food production, or manufacturing accounting exposure
What Makes Someone Successful Here:
- Dependability: Weekly payroll and AP cycles run on schedule, every week
- Curiosity: Willingness to learn agricultural accounting and new systems
- Accuracy: Clean, well-documented work
- Communication: Comfortable asking questions and flagging issues early
Compensation & Benefits
- Benefits: Paid federal holidays, Healthcare, PTO policy
- Professional development: Training on QuickBooks, Ramp, and ADP provided; support for continuing education and CPA-track coursework
- Mentorship: Direct access to experienced leadership — learn the full picture of a real business, not just one slice
Work Environment
- Location: Lakeland, Florida – Hybrid Home office. MUST be located in Lakeland, Florida and be available for weekly in-person meetings
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
- Environment: Small team where your work is visible and valued
To Apply
Send resume and a brief cover note including:
- Your accounting coursework or experience
- Any QuickBooks, Ramp, or ADP exposure
- Salary expectations
- Available start date (graduation date if applicable)
From our bees to your career: Where nature's sweetness meets professional excellence.
World Honey Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and supporting American agriculture.
Direct Hiring Only - NO Third-Party Recruiters - World Honey Market does not work with external recruiters, staffing agencies, or third-party hiring firms for any positions.
Location: Lakeland, Florida