STAFF ACCOUNTANT

$75,000 - $78,000/Yr

Apricot Lane Farms - Moorpark, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Moorpark, CA

Crop Production

About the position

The Staff Accountant at Apricot Lane Farms plays a crucial role in the Finance Team, managing a variety of accounting projects related to farm operations, sales, inventory, and payroll. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can multitask effectively and meet deadlines, reporting directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and reconciling accounts
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank statements and other financial accounts
• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation
• Prepare and maintain payroll records, including deductions, benefits and bonuses
• Maintain the general ledger by accurately recording payroll transactions and adjustments
• Collaborate with HR to ensure proper onboarding and offboarding processes are followed
• Prepare and file payroll-related tax returns and forms (e.g. W-2's, 1099's)
• Conduct weekly cash reconciliation for farmers market transactions, ensuring accuracy between cash collected and sales records/accounting
• Oversee the accounting processes related to e-commerce sales, including tracking revenue, processing payments, and managing refunds
• Reconcile online sales with payment processor statements, ensuring all transactions are accounted for
• Manage petty cash disbursements and tracking
• Assist with coordination of merchandise sales including inventory tracking
• Disseminate, track and enter expense reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience - 5-10 years
• Experience with QuickBooks, specifically with inventory management
• Mastery of Excel (Pivot tables, sorting and filtering data)
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) is a plus
• Knowledge of agricultural or food industry accounting practices is advantageous
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong attention to detail and processes
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) is a plus
• Knowledge of agricultural or food industry accounting practices is advantageous

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account)
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts