Accounting, Accounting Close, Automation, Career Development, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Green Business, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Order Picking/Packing, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Training/Teaching
About Our Client:
Our client is a prominent and well-established leader in the food production industry with a rich history spanning over a century. Headquartered in California, the company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, product quality, and reliability as a major grower, packer, processor, and shipper of fresh produce and premium natural ingredients. They are known for delivering high-quality products to major retailers across North America while maintaining a commitment to integrity, efficiency, and sustainable practices.
What They Bring to the Table:
Our client offers a challenging and rewarding senior accounting role in a respected, long-standing food production company. They provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that values technical expertise, accuracy, and professional growth.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration and long-term stability
What You Bring to the Table:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Accountant with strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) and ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), and significant experience in month-end close, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced, multi-entity food production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple entities, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and consolidation entries
- Manage full ASC 842 lease accounting compliance, including lease identification, ROU asset and liability schedules, and related disclosures
- Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance, including contract review, performance obligations, variable consideration, and revenue scheduling
- Perform intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and support preparation of internal and external financial statements
- Serve as a key contact during internal and external audits, providing detailed support and documentation
- Identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected leader in food production where your technical accounting expertise will directly contribute to accurate financial reporting and operational excellence. You'll work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritizes accuracy, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.