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$60,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced Produce Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities for a produce operation, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting inventory and cost tracking, and maintaining vendor and customer account integrity. This role requires attention to detail, an understanding of perishable inventory, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger for produce-related transactions, including sales, purchases, and freight.
• Monitor and reconcile produce inventory (by item, lot, or location).
• Track cost of goods sold (COGS) including purchase price, freight, cold storage, and spoilage/write-offs.
• Monitor receivables from customers including distributors, retailers, and wholesalers.
• Handle deductions, chargebacks, and credits.
• Work closely with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate transaction data.
• Support audits and compliance with agricultural accounting standards or food safety documentation (e.g., traceability).
• File and track produce-specific reports (e.g., PACA compliance in the U.S.).
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support business goals and organizational success.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Agribusiness (required); CPA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in fresh produce.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and cost accounting for perishable goods.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Famous Software).
• Strong Excel skills for financial modeling and reconciliation.
• Understanding of PACA, FSVP, food safety, or agriculture-related financial regulation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Wholesale Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Wholesale Import and Export

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