Accounting Assistant - Moses Lake, WA

Summary

Summary: Manage grower contracts, payments, and inventory accuracy. This role involves reconciling daily tickets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the integrity of our accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management:
  • Prepare grower contracts for signing.
  • Maintain cost structures within the accounting system to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Financial Management:
  • Calculate and submit monthly grower payments and advances.
  • Reconcile daily tickets to ensure accurate grower payment and inventory tracking to the plant.
  • Prepare and send grower financial statements.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations of payable accounts.
• Inventory and Quality Data Management:
  • Review grade data to ensure accurate grower payments and the accuracy of quality data for scheduling.
  • Manage inventory accuracy and maintain contract balances within the accounting system.
  • Set up contracts in accounting system, managing traceability and recall data from field to plant.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare weekly reports for Raw Department
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills to update and manage multiple spreadsheets.
• Vendor and Grower Relations:
  • Respond to grower inquiries regarding their contracts and payments.
  • Work with vendors, ensuring they are paid promptly by creating requisitions and submitting invoices.

Typical Education

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Relevant Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience managing complex spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with growers and vendors.