Accounting Assistant

Position Title

Accounting Assistant

Company Overview

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of citrus and is a leader in today’s agriculture industry. Bee Sweet Citrus Inc. is a family owned and operated company, providing over 10 different varieties to its consumers. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

The Accounting Assistant will provide general support to the Accounting Manager and other personnel with the accounting department, in the form of helping with month-end activities and both accounts payable and receivable. This individual should be competent working with various computer programs including Microsoft Excel and have a background in accounting.

Duties / Responsibilities

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Apply accounting principles, regulations, and policies to all work duties
• Data entry into spreadsheets and analysis
• Assist with statements reconciliations.
• Maintain, verify, and update numerous ledgers /software programs (Manager Plus, Agrian, AR Tracking)
• Help Accounts Payable with processing invoices and payments
• Provide general office support like filing and other administrative tasks
• Help prove and prepare information for reports in a timely manner

Chemical Inventory Daily and Monthly Items

• Assisting the Accounting Manager with any projects
• Other accounting-related tasks

Required Skills / Abilities

• Must be competent working with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be proficient with us in all Microsoft Programs
• Must be able to use Excel formulas and create spreadsheets

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be prompt; reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Must have numerical aptitude, including 10-key by touch.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with little direct supervision
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must have experience working with computers & spreadsheets using formulas
• Accounting experience is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus

Education and Experience

• AA degree preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience in accounting data entry

Pay Offered/Benefits

• $25-$30 per hour
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Industry-leading health, dental and vision insurance and health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay.
• 401(k) retirement with guaranteed employer matching contribution

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed below are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a hot, cold and/or wet environment up to 98% of the time on the job

Ability to walk, sit, stand, and use hands to finger dexterity, handle or feel objects

Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and/or crouch

Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus