Senior Accountant

TAGAWA GREENHOUSE ENTERPRISES LLC; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Paid Vacation

Accrued Sick Pay

401(K)/ROTH Retirement Plans

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Holiday Pay

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team in Brighton. You will manage general ledger activities, close monthly/annual books, prepare financial statements, and strengthen internal controls while balancing day-to-day accounting with analysis and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and comfort working in a seasonal, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial statement prep and reconciliations.
• Experience in inventory/cost accounting and forecasting preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Work with CFO to oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules, analyze variances.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
• Assist with cash flow reporting, budgeting, and inventories.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Financial analysis

Excel

Multi-entity

Inventory accounting

Forecasting

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

This position has an expected start date in October 2026.

Original Post Date: 9/17/2026

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Senior Accounting Manager)

Compensation: $70-$90K annually (based on experience)

Status: Full-time Year-round In-Person Office Salaried Exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Schedule: Office hours 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday, however the schedule and hours are subject to change based on seasonal and department needs. While this position typically reports to the main office in Brighton during business hours, additional hours or work on Saturday/Sunday may be required during peak season.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring strong accounting controls.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with financial analysis and process improvement. This individual will work closely with management and other departments throughout the organization and will be expected to provide timely, accurate, and useful financial information.

This position is a full-time, year-round position with hours averaging between 40-50+ hours per week. During peak season for Accounts Receivable (“A/R”) from April to June and during year-end analysis (December-January), this position may be expected to work additional hours to complete all necessary work. Flexibility to work various shifts will be required based on company needs (including hours on weekends or holidays.) Due to the seasonality of our business, an ideal candidate is dependable, accountable, collaborative, and willing to roll up their sleeves with the ability to move between detailed accounting work and higher-level financial analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Perform and review general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Keeps records of account entries by compiling and analyzing account activities.
• Work alongside CFO to oversee monthly, quarterly, and both fiscal and calendar-year close processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of expenses, inventories, budget, and balances. Prepare operating budgets for departments/product lines based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other factors.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
• Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and related financial analysis.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors, tax professionals, banks, and other outside parties.
• Assist management with special projects and financial analysis as requested.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to other departments.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Accounting Specialist will be required to provide accounting support and guidance to other members in the accounting department as well as other departments. This position may also be responsible for assisting with various projects around the greenhouse as needed as assigned by the CFO or CEO.

Requirements

- Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education/certification is required. Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations
• Accounting experience in agriculture, greenhouse operations, manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-intensive/live-inventory business preferred but not required.
• Experience with inventory/cost accounting, forecasting, cashflow, or working in a multi-entity organization is preferred but not required.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Must have intermediate computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially some training or experience working with and manipulating information in Microsoft Excel.) Experience with an ERP system/accounting software preferred. Must be able to scrutinize and audit data within the systems and assist with suggesting improvements in how data is processed or stored.

Language & Communication Skills

• Requires the ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business forms and professional documents in English. Spoken/written language capabilities in Spanish highly preferred but not required.
• Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, vendors, managers, representatives, and staff from other departments while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Requires the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled forms.
• Requires ability to work independently while also contributing as a part of a team.
• Must maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating with clients, managers, co-workers, and Greenhouse staff in a respectful manner.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. To prevent injury, employees must abide by the safety procedures set by Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Vacation (PTO; 2-4 weeks based on tenure)
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(K)/ROTH Retirement Plans
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Accident Insurance
• Holiday Pay (FTYR only)
• On-the-Job Training

[See HR for details. Benefits may vary based on employee status and length of continuous employment with the company. Please ask HR for more details or eligibility requirements]