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HR & Grower Accountant Assistant

Company Mission, Values, and Goal:

Blue Star is a pear packing warehouse located in Cashmere, Washington that was established in 1907. It is the vision of Blue Star to be the best of the best in people, packing, and production. It is Blue Star’s mission to deliver maximum value to our growers while making Blue Star a great place to work. Our goal is to become the best pear packing warehouse in the industry.

Position Summary:

This position will balance job duties between assisting in grower accounting and human resources. They will work closely with the Grower Accountant, Controller, and Human Resource Manager. He or she will also be responsible for providing administrative support as well as answering phones as needed.

The preferred start date for this position is August 2022 but is flexible on potential start times as needed by candidate. This position will initially take on shared responsibilities between our Grower Accounting department and Human Resources department, as well as miscellaneous general accounting and office tasks. An early August start date would be ideal as the candidate would be able to assist in our annual “mass hiring” to kick off the upcoming pear harvest/packing season.

The roles and responsibilities of this position will likely evolve over time based on the candidate’s preferences, as well as the overall needs of Blue Star. Office cultural fit and willingness to proactively help various managers will be key to success; this position will also initially lean heavy on data entry projects, recordkeeping and organizational tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example our Blue Star Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Be kind and offer solutions
• Input and balance daily packing information.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets in a high-volume data entry environment
• Maintain, track and report on adjustments, assessments, production, inventory, bins, estimates, shipments, and other data related to tree fruit production
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Produce accurate, timely reporting
• Respond to grower queries, providing excellent customer service
• Photocopy, scan, fax and file documents
• As employee grows in this position and familiarization of our systems, the role may act as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable and receptionist positions as needed.
• Assist Controller with fixed asset accounting, various account reconciliations, balancing of accounts, and other projects.
• Assist with daily administrative and HR duties of an organization.
• Assist HR manager with recruitment, record maintenance, and payroll processing, and provide clerical support to all employees.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Word office suite
• Strict attention to detail
• Knowledge of CompuTech AS400 operating software preferred
• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable state, federal and hour laws
• Detail-oriented with organizational abilities to produce work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to set priorities, meet tight deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• A team player with excellent communication skills and ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments

Education and Experience:

Required

• Two years of work experience in grower accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, HR, or any other accounting/office support function.

Preferred

• Orchard/Ag industry knowledge and experience highly desirable
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Expected Hours of Work:
Core business hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These workdays and hours may vary depending on production requirements. Overtime hours may be needed at times to accommodate production requirements. Employees must be present and on time for work for each scheduled shift unless they have requested and received approval for time off.

Pay is Competitive and Based on Experience

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cashmere, WA 98815: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Blue Star Growers, a pear and apple packing warehouse located in Cashmere, Washington, is seeking a Grower Accounting Assistant to join its team. Under the supervision of the Grower Accountant and Controller, the Grower Accounting Assistant will manage all functions related to grower accounts. He or she will also be responsible for providing general accounting and administrative support as well as answering phones as needed.

Essential Functions

• Input and balance daily packing information.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets in a high-volume data entry environment
• Maintain, track and report on adjustments, assessments, production, inventory, bins, estimates, shipments, and other data related to tree fruit production
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Produce accurate, timely reporting
• Respond to grower queries, providing excellent customer service
• Assist in grower account reconciliation
• Photocopy, scan, fax and file documents
• Act as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable and receptionist positions as needed.
• Assist Controller with fixed asset accounting, various account reconciliations, balancing of accounts, and other projects.

Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Word office suite
• Strict attention to detail
• Knowledge of CompuTech AS400 operating software preferred
• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

Two years of work experience in grower accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or other accounting support function requiring heavy daily Excel use

Preferred Education and Experience

• Orchard/Ag industry knowledge and experience highly desirable
• AA or BA in Accounting or related degree desirable

We at Blue Star are committed to delivering maximum value to our growers while making our company a great place to work. This is a full time, hourly position offering competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime and weekend work required.

Competitive benefits package. Salary DOE.

Blue Star Growers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• 1. Orchard/Ag industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• accounting: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Company's website:

• Blue Star Growers

Company's Facebook page:

• Blue Star Growers

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