GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides grower accounting and financial reporting support for Dole Fresh Vegetables.
Required Skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Set up new Grower accounts in Mainframe and JDE programs
- Approve and code Grower and Accounts Payable invoices
- Input patch plantings into mainframe
- Correct cooler receipts as necessary
- Process and review grower payment requests and submit to Treasury (DBS)
- Process assessment payments and provide back up to the state and research board
- Prepare advance requests for Growers
- Distribute weekly and period end grower reports
- Participate in business related projects including researching, understanding, and contributing to the completion of projects requested by management
- Perform ad hoc analysis and tasks as requested
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)
- 1-2 years agricultural or grower accounting experience preferred.
- Solid understanding of accounting data and business reporting required
- Excellent planning and communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Ability to interface professionally with all levels of management
- Proficiency with MS Office required, particularly with Excel and Word
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- This position will interact with growers, accounting, sourcing, sales, operations, treasury and corporate personnel on settlements, accounting, pricing, shipments and other areas as required.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- HS Diploma or GED required
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
- Typically normal business hours with ability to work overtime, weekends or rotating shifts as needed.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.