Sr Accountant, Staff

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our Visalia corporate office serves as the central hub for the CDI enterprise, driving strategic decision-making, innovation, overall business support, and growth across our diverse portfolio of dairy products and brands. We encourage you to be part of our team thats shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. Youll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We dont stop there. Weve also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant will work with all CDI locations to support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data with focus on general ledger, inventory, intercompany, consolidation, and other needed areas.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the identification and preparation of eliminating journal entries for intercompany activity.
• Properly account for other investment activities and transactions.
• Properly account for lease activity under ASC 842.
• Prepare, review, and if necessary, propose adjustments to key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile and consolidate subsidiary ledgers as part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare ad-hoc monthly journal entries as delegated by the Director of Accounting.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ERP system to maximize utilization of accounting controls over key fiduciary areas such as general ledger, intercompany trade, consolidation, and other areas as necessary.
• Assist the Accounting Leadership team with financial statement preparation, which will include configuration, setup, and maintenance in the ERP system.
• Support audit and tax functions through data gathering and schedule preparation using FloQast and other third-party tools.
• Perform control reviews as requested on key ERP areas of implementation specifically related to intercompany trade and consolidation.
• Support and backup Accounting Manager responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure involving deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally in a team environment.
• College-level verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management daily.
• Knowledge of/experience with integrated accounting software/ERP systems (e.g. MS Dynamics 365) accounting close software (e.g. LeaseQuery/FinQuery, SAP Concur, FloQast).
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of two years applicable accounting experience.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed. This job requires frequent communication with personnel in other CDI locations, including office personnel and representatives from our banking partners. The Senior Staff Accountant must be able to communicate effectively and concisely any issues relating to the duties assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPA or MBA is a plus

Driving Requirements: N/A

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this positions core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Sits frequently to answer calls, complete schedules/reports, fill out paperwork, answer emails, etc.
• Lifting/Carrying: May lift boxes weighing 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: Some pushing or pulling is required on an occasional basis.
• Bending/Stooping: Bends and stoops on an occasional basis.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: May squat or kneel on an occasional basis.
• Twisting/Turning: Assumes any combination of these positions on an occasional basis.
• Climbing/Balancing: May go up and down stairs and/or ladder on an occasional basis.
• Reaching: Reaches at or above shoulder level on an occasional basis.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to use calculator and keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

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The pay range is listed below and represents our good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experiences, skills, and qualifications.