Accounting Supervisor

Dole; Crum Lynne (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounting Manager to oversee grower settlements and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role involves managing a dedicated team and collaborating with various departments to enhance accounting processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding assets and developing long-term strategies for the accounting team. If you are passionate about accounting and looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Manage grower settlements and grower accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Grower Settlement team and manage related processes.
• Prepare cash flow budgets and forecasts for grower settlements.

Skills

Accounting Management

Grower Settlements

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

This is an in-person, on-site role based in Crum Lynne, PA. The work schedule is hybrid with Mondays and Fridays work from home and Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday in office on-site. The first month or two will require the candidate to be fully onsite until fully trained.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Controller, this position manages the grower settlements and grower accounting for Dole Diversified NA. This includes but is not limited to: Grower Settlements, Grower Payable, Grower Advances and Grower Accounting. In addition, this position will be responsible of ensuring that control policies and procedures are in place, are consistent, are enforceable and recognize and correct deficiencies when necessary.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Manage the Grower Settlement team and processes.
• Administer the grower contracting process.
• Develop goals and direct teams and departments to successful completion.
• Manage the grower payable accounts and review period end reconciliations.
• Work closely with grower settlement team to settle grower payables on a weekly basis.
• Manage grower accounting and ensure that financial results are reflected accurately by working closely with the Finance team.
• Participate in developing long-term strategies for the accounting team.
• Prepare the cash flow budgets and forecasts which include preseason advances, weekly advances and grower settlements.
• Safeguard assets by establishing, documenting, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Develop a weekly management reporting package to communicate profitability by grower and validate Dole’s liability on the balance sheet.
• Liaison with other departments in accounting and grower-related questions including, Legal, Sourcing, Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Establish a standard reporting package for growers by developing new reports or improving upon existing reports.
• Partner with and educate business owners, internal and external, to ensure accounting processes are complete and accurate.
• Develop, coach and manage team of accounting personnel
• Other projects as needed including system implementations and continuous improvement.