Sr. Staff Accountant - Accounting - Shift

Bolthouse Fresh Foods provided pay range

This range is provided by Bolthouse Fresh Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

• This position will report to the:
  Assistant Controller
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Shift: 1
• Employment Category:
  Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $85,000-$100,000

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high‑quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking.

Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

The position is responsible for the Financial Accounting function including but not limited to monthly lease accounting and tracking under ASC 842, assisting with the annual financial audit, a timely and accurate month‑end close, bank and account reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP, Tax, and other regulatory requirements.

• Own end‑to‑end lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including identification, classification, measurement, and recognition of lease assets and liabilities
• Maintain and administer the lease database/ledger (e.g., system‑of‑record, subledger), including new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and reassessments
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries for lease expense (operating/finance leases), amortization, interest, and remeasurements
• Perform ongoing completeness checks (e.g., embedded lease assessments), ensure proper discount rates, and reconcile lease balances to the general ledger
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Real Estate/Facilities, and Procurement to operationalize lease terms and ensure timely documentation
• Support lease‑related disclosures and technical memos for quarterly and annual reporting
• Contribute to quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, with particular focus on lease disclosures under ASC 842
• Accounting accruals, reclasses, estimates, and miscoding
• Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations
• Ensure proper application of internal controls to maintain the integrity of financial reporting
• Assist with Annual Financial Statement Audit including providing necessary documentation and explanations related lease reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
• Prepare, review, and certify balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, leases, debt, intercompany) with clear support and aging analysis
• Execute and review monthly close activities: accruals, reclasses, variance analysis, and flux commentary
• Ensure GL integrity and consistent application of accounting policies; resolve reconciling items promptly
• Support process automation and system enhancements (e.g., ERP and lease accounting tools), improving close speed and accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reconciliations, close procedures, and audit readiness (templates, checklists, best practices)
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial data
• Ability to diagnose business problems and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with direct responsibility for ASC 842 lease accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong command of US GAAP, especially lease accounting, accruals, and fixed asset accounting
• Proficiency in…