With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.
Job DescriptionThis position will report to the Controller. The Senior Accountant will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the duties shown below.
Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.
- Review construction in progress and coordinate with project managers
- Process fixed assets additions, retirements, transfers, and adjustments, and property transactions
- Maintain fixed assets subsystem for GAAP, federal, and state books for multiple entities
- Reconcile and maintain detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and roll forward schedules
- Prepare state property tax payments and state property tax reports such as 571 statements and agricultural questionnaires
- Prepare fixed assets schedules for annual federal and state tax packages and quarterly tax projections
- Prepare depreciation and property tax budgets
- Assist with the external annual audit and provide supporting documentation as requested
- Prepare journal entries including accruals, reclasses, allocations and intercompany transactions
- Support general ledger functions including account analysis, variance review and string maintenance
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
- Assist with ad hoc projects, such as process improvement projects, and perform other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 to 3 years accounting experience; or equivalent combination education and experience.
SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP)
- Oracle knowledge preferred
- Ability to work with detailed information, producing high quality output, which is precise, free of errors, and delivered in a timely manner
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products. Strong Excel skills required
- Demonstrates initiative to learn about business and work to improve results
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independentlyAbility to proactively identify, resolve and communicate issues
Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional InformationWhy chose Wonderful?
Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
- We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
- We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
- We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- 2 to 3 years accounting experience
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
- Oracle knowledge preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
