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Job Title: Accounting Assistant (Grower Accounts/Accounts Payable Specialist)

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Salem, OR (Willamette Valley Fruit Company)

Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt

Position Scope:

Responsible for verifying invoices and processing associated documents in the OPC accounting system NAV. Assisting with maintaining grower accounts and payments. The position will also assist the Supply Chain department with processing data.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and sort all incoming invoices
• Verify approval on all invoices
• Keep general ledger account coding consistent
• Enter invoices into NAV accounting system accurately and quickly (be able to process 200-300 invoices per week)
• Ability to organize, reference, research, and re-calculate questionable invoices
• Compose correspondence to companies regarding discrepancies on invoices
• Gather information and prepare reports for management
• Collect W-9 forms from new vendors
• Stuff checks into envelopes to send out to vendors
• Ship inventory on sales orders in NAV
• Organizing, scanning, and filing documents
• Daily reconciliation of grower scale tickets (during the harvest season)
• Reviewing and preparing grower statements for payment
• Track planning/harvest crop schedules
• All other duties as assigned

Required Experience/Qualifications/Education/Skills:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent skill and experience
• High level of communication skills; both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented with excellent math skills
• Confident, self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision
• Must be able to analyze and successful resolve problems in a timely manner
• Good computer skills to include: Word, Excel, Outlook. Operate basic office equipment including numeric keypad, computer keyboard by touch, and copy machines

Preferred Experience/Qualifications/Education/Skills: Accounts payable or office administration, and experience in NAV accounting system preferred. Some bookkeeping or general accounting experience preferred

Personal Qualities/Characteristics/Mental Activities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem solving skills
• Participate in weekly management team meetings
• Work with other employees to find successful solutions

Job Environment/Physical Requirements: Office

• Sedentary work – exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and (or) negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Occasional standing and walking required
• Fast-paced environment that requires organizational skills and ability to manage stress
• Ability to sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97305: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: One location

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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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Allan Brothers is seeking a Grower Accounting Assistant to join our team this Cherry Season! As one of Washington State’s premier fruit packers, Allan Brothers is an exciting and fast-growing company which is constantly pursuing dynamic employees to join our team.

The environment at Allan Brothers is a rewarding one; a professional, friendly, and challenging atmosphere, with room for advancement. Employees are encouraged to develop their abilities on the job through peer mentorship and to contribute to the positive, team-oriented innovation that has served to build Allan Brothers into what it is today.

Reporting to the Sr. Grower Accountant, The Grower Accounting Assistant is responsible for collecting and compiling the data needed for the grower’s packout reports. This will include monitoring bins received vs. bins dumped as well as monitoring packed fruit and non-packables to ensure the data being collected is accurate and complete. The GA Assistant is required to work with limited supervision but must work closely with members of the production team, QC staff and forklift drivers.

The GA Assistant should know basic algebraic concepts (e.g. percentages, fractions, etc.), have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), and be detail oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• Work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask in an accurate and efficient manner
• Communicate with excellent ability - both written and verbal
• Bilingual (English and Spanish, written and verbal) preferred
• Must be a team player and maintain a positive, professional attitude
• Have strong computer skills
• Be detail oriented & organized
• Be willing to work flexible hours and weekends

Interested and Qualified applicants should submit an application by May 27th, 2022

Allan Bros., Inc. is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.74 per hour

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Grower Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting with financial accuracy, general ledger, adding and deleting accounts. They will assist with the daily inventory accounting function and will closely work with others in the Accounting Department to prepare accurate financial statements, meet compliance requirements and prepare the Company for Growth.

• Assists in ensuring financial information for our grower clients is prepared in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Supports Accounting and Finance objectives.
• Assists with all accounting related to grower clients.
• Assists in preparing IRS Form 5471’s.
• Assists with Grower Accounting and Lot Accounting Reports, including A/P communications with vendors/growers.
• Assists with operational accounting support to internal departments, customers, and grower clients. Investigates and resolves related problems in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of all inventory related information for financial statements (P&Ls, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash Flows, ROI) and all other reports required by management.
• Analyze financial information of farms (e.g., analysis of revenues, expenses, and yields).
• Works as part of a team to complete all weekly and monthly accounting entries as they relate to the business units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Substantial relevant work experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer proficient, able to run Windows and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a productive and safe manner with limited supervision and direction.
• Must maintain a good attitude and be professional daily.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology.
• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment in variable temperatures (from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers).
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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Wawona Frozen Foods manufactures fresh frozen fruit products for food manufacturers, food service distributors, restaurants, resorts, supermarkets, and schools. Over 90 million pounds of products are sold and distributed in North America annually.

Wawona Frozen Foods is seeking a full-time Grower Accounting Assistant to join the Wawona team. The ideal candidate for this position will be reliable, self-directed, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a continually evolving family owned business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Analyze and verify weight tags for accuracy

· Verify grower lots for product received

· Input fruit data from weight tags into MS Navision software

· Set up new grower and vendor accounts

· Print and mail grower statements

· Prepare excel reports related to fresh receiving for management and growers

· Enter fresh freight and shuttle invoices

· Generate weekly PSAB report in order to report strawberry lbs

· Communicate precise inventory information to cost accountant, production and warehouse managers

· Interact with scale house staff members and trouble shoot receiving issues

· Communicate with field managers issues with grading, weight tags and field tags

· Oversee seasonal grower personnel

· Filing – pesticide usage reports, grower invoices and grower info sheets

· Required to work weekends during season

· Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

· Minimum of an AA degree

· Strong communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Be proficient with advanced excel functions

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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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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