JOB SUMMARY: The Senior General Ledger Accountant supports the accurate and timely completion of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany activity, tax-related filings, audit support, and compliance documentation. This non-supervisory role reports to the Accounting Manager and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:
- Month-End Close and General Ledger: Prepare and enter adjusting and recurring journal entries for general ledger accounts, including payroll, benefits, and tax provision entries.
- Participate in month-end close activities, including the review of general and miscellaneous journal entries.
- Prepare or review monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.
- Support the preparation of standalone and consolidated monthly financial entries, including elimination journal entries.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide explanations for assigned account variances.
- Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Tax, Licensing, and Compliance Filings: Manage the property tax process, including accruals, amortizations, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
- Reconcile and confirm intercompany account balances and support the timely resolution of intercompany activity.
- Prepare and review state sales and use tax filings, seed sales reporting, business license renewals, Census Bureau questionnaires, and other required compliance filings.
- Audit, Internal Controls, and Special Projects: Prepare audit work schedules for assigned areas and support management in responding to auditor requests.
- Assist with documenting internal controls, accounting processes, and procedures to support JSOX compliance.
- Perform routine accounting responsibilities and assist with special projects, as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, general ledger processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Ability to prepare and review accounting records, schedules, and reports with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, charts, formulas, and data extracts.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees across the company.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, special projects, and periods of high workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- CPA license preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:
- Three to five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to sit and work at a computer terminal and use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work under strict deadlines, time constraints, and business requirements.
BENEFITS:
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Philanthropic Giving Program
Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)
Financial Benefits
401(k) Program + Company Match
Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k)
Holiday Bonus
Performance Incentive Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
529 College‑Savings Plan
Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Time Off & Flexibility
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
Birthday Off
*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three to five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of accounting practices, general ledger processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, charts, formulas, and data extracts
- Ability to prepare and review accounting records, schedules, and reports accurately
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, special projects, and periods of high workload
- CPA license
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365
What We Do
Sakata Seed America, Inc. is the research, production and sales division of Sakata Seed Corporation. It serves agriculture and horticulture with quality seed intended to deliver strong performance and excellent yields, while also addressing retail and consumer demand for fruit and vegetables. The company focuses on innovation, quality, reliability and service; its growers use seeds to produce vegetables and flowers.
