GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for independently performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for Dole Fresh Vegetables and subsidiary entities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

* Primarily assigned to payroll accounting duties:

o Updating G/L and payroll files

o Prepares exempt and non-exempt PTO monthly journal entries.

o Prepares medical adjustments and prepares journal entries.

o Monthly garnishment entries and reconciles G/L accounts against levies schedule.

o Maintains all schedules pertaining to payroll accounting and prepares monthly accruals, adjustments and reclasses.

o Manages and supports all aspects of payroll accounting and taxes.

* Obtain data necessary for month-end closing entries and perform month-end duties as assigned.

* Analyze general ledger accounts and verify the accuracy of recorded accounting transactions.

* Analyze changes in accrued liabilities, accounts payable, identifies unusual transactions or fluctuations, and provides variance explanations.

* Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

* Develop, prepare, and analyze reports for monthly close and financial reporting cycles, including payables, taxes, and other analyses.

* Assist in the development and analysis of the annual operating budget.

* Prepare and analyze multiple quarterly corporate schedules.

* Prepare various ad-hoc accounting reports as requested by management and/or corporate for month-end and quarter-end close.

* Assist both internal and external auditors with requests.

* Document general ledger account descriptions, policies and procedures and reporting requirements.

* Other internal projects and duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

* 2-4 years' experience in Accounting or related field, or relevant corporate financial reporting experience.

* Strong ERP software experience required. (J.D Edwards preferred)

* Intermediate Excel skills to include XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, macros, etc.

* Working experience in Agriculture industry preferred.

* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures and application.

* Process improvement experience preferred.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to multitask, analyze data and work independently.

* Ability to analyze data and provide creative solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, 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 & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work beyond the normal work hours during month and quarter-end.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

PAY RATE:

• $75,000 -$80,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT: 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.