Ag Metrics Group Careers

1840 Biddle Ranch Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Office: (805) 594-1800
Fax: (805) 594-1808

Staff Accountant

In this role, the Staff Accountant is in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting throughout the monthly close. Lend your skills towards developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position plays an intricate part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.

JOB DUTIES:

Invoice customers and serve as a liaison between Accounts Receivable and the Data Management/ Reporting Team to facilitate the timely invoicing and collection of payments.
Communicate the status of Receivables to Company Leadership on a weekly basis to request payment and arrange payment plans as necessary.
Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, land and equipment leases, budgets, reconciliation of bank statements and payroll.
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Vow to meet business deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Intermediate to Expert Microsoft Excel experience
Expertise in cost accounting
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
3+ years of experience using QuickBooks
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Competent with spreadsheets and databases

Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt - $18-$30/hr Depending on Experience