Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll processing, Bank Reconciliations, preparation of Corporate and Sales and Use Tax filings, and other finance tasks as and when required. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls for the organization. <br><br>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>GENERAL DUTIES<br>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes<br>• Review and Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Functions<br>• Perform Bank Reconciliations across the entity<br>• Review Payroll and process entries<br>• Prepare sales and use tax filings<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results<br>• Perform budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, and year-over-year variance analysis<br>• Develop financial models for project and overhead analysis<br>• Monitor revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators.<br>• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.<br>• Close out of month-end and year-end close processes <br>• Maintain appropriate financial controls and support compliance with company policies and applicable requirements<br>• Support internal and external audits and financial information requests<br>• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and automation<br>• Provide financial analysis supporting strategic and operational initiatives<br>• Manage and develop finance staff, where applicable<br>• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Sales, and other business functions<br>• Perform other finance-related duties and special projects as assigned<br><br><br><br><br>HEALTH AND SAFETY<br>• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Subsurface Energy Resources<br>• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department<br><br>RELEVANT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS<br><br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills<br>• Adobe Acrobat<br>• Accounting ERP systems (JD Edwards beneficial, but not required)<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br><br>• Bachelor’s or Honors degree in Accounting<br>• 3-5 years financial managerial experience, managing finance and operational staff<br><br>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES<br><br>• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting<br>• Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and other finance processes<br>• Sales and Use tax filings experience<br>• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial performance metrics.<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills<br>• Experience with financial reporting, ERP, or business intelligence systems preferred.<br>• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to senior management and non-finance stakeholders<br>• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities<br>• Deadline driven
We have a vacancy for a Senior Accountant position for a permanent opportunity in the Agriculture industry in the Porterville, California area. As a Senior Accountant, your duties will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position offers a great long-term growth potential, including a strong compensation and benefits package for the candidate. We are currently looking for an individual who possess excellent analytical skills and thrives working in a challenging and fast-paced environment while contributing to company growth. Located in Porterville, California, this Senior Accountant role is with a company in the Agriculture field.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests<br><br>- Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors<br><br>- Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations<br><br>- Allocate and prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis reports for management<br><br>- Delegate resources to Ad-hoc projects as necessary<br><br>- Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process<br><br>- Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)<br><br>- Partake in various department-wide initiatives
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Porterville, California and help drive accurate, timely financial operations within a manufacturing setting. This position supports core accounting activities, cost and inventory reporting, and business performance analysis while working closely with plant leadership and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights for operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and completion of the month-end close process.</p><p>• Oversee standard cost accounting and review labor, material, and overhead variances to identify trends and explain production performance.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory balances and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory procedures to strengthen accuracy and control.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking to ensure reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, respond to audit support requests, and help uphold strong internal control practices.</p><p>• Analyze overhead absorption, cost of goods sold, and plant-level margins to support financial visibility for leadership.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for manufacturing operations and business planning.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to support billing, collections, revenue reporting, and cost improvement efforts.</p><p>• Provide regular financial reporting and actionable analysis to the General Manager and assist with tax-related accounting support, including sales and state tax activities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Visalia, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role partners closely with financial leadership to support accurate reporting, maintain strong accounting controls, and provide meaningful analysis that reflects the company’s financial performance. The position also oversees key transactional accounting activities and helps ensure month-end and year-end deliverables are completed efficiently and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with the Controller to prepare financial reports, interpret results, and compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>• Lead month-end closing activities to ensure entries, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Oversee accounts receivable, grower accounting activities from intake through settlement, and inventory accounting for non-produce items.</p><p>• Review financial records and variance reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support reliable reporting.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation that meets audit standards and strengthens overall record accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Contribute to management reporting by developing financial analysis, forecast support, and clear explanations of performance trends.</p><p>• Recommend and support improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and operational workflows.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering schedules, documentation, and responses needed by external auditors.</p>