Accountant/Bookkeeper
Job in
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California, 93014, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Career Strategies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Come join a great team as a bookkeeper/accountant in the flower farm industry, managing the unique financial lifecycle of agricultural and floral production. Track fluctuating costs of goods sold (seeds, fertilizers), oversee seasonal labor payroll, and monitor perishability and inventory, and mostly A/R using Quick Books.
Core Responsibilities- Crop Cost Accounting: Track all expenses related to crop cycles, including the cost of seeds, bulbs, soil, fertilizers, irrigation, and packaging materials.
- Payroll & Labor Management: Process payroll for diverse staff tiers, including full-time employees, seasonal planting/harvesting crews.
- Inventory & Shrinkage: Reconcile inventory levels, account for crop spoilage/waste.
- General Bookkeeping: Process accounts payable (vendor invoices for supplies, shipping) and accounts receivable (wholesale orders, florist accounts).
- Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly/monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, cash flow projections, and balance sheets to help farm managers gauge profitability.
- Tax & Compliance: Organize documentation for agricultural tax incentives, ensure compliance with labor laws, and assist CPA/tax professionals with year-end tax preparation.
- Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, manage agricultural loan payments, and oversee credit terms with suppliers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Agribusiness (preferred).
- Experience: 2-4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in agriculture, horticulture, or a similar inventory-based industry.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in cloud-based accounting software like
Quick
Books Online,Xero, or agricultural-specific ERPs like Smart. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel. - Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with floral market, seasonal cash flow cycles, and supply chain logistics is a plus+.
- PPO Health Insurance (employer pays most of premium)
- 401K with Employer Match
- PTO/Holiday Pay/Sick Pay
- Life Insurance
- Starting salary $62,000- $83,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
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