Sr. Grower Services Accountant

Position Purpose

The Sr. Grower Services Accountant is responsible for all grower accounting processes including fresh pack and process fruit reconciliation, fruit accounts payable functions, supply accounts receivable functions, grower account and product code maintenance, management of member equity programs, fresh fruit information systems, reporting and general grower communication.

Direct Supervisor: Manager of Grower Accounting Services

Significant Relationships: Primary MBG Accounting Liaison to Outside Fruit Sales Agents.

Grand Junction, MI

• In-Season Grower Fruit Payables – Tracks daily fruit transfers between MBG and outside distribution centers.
• Adds and maintains grower fruit item codes.
• Prepares and posts grower supply deduction rates for all fruit item codes.
• Prepares weekly pool sales analysis from information relayed from outside fresh fruit sales agents.
• Formulates pricing for fruit payables checks for approval by management.
• Compiles pool deductions per established policy.
• Manages grower spiffs completed by Grower Payables Administrator.
• Prepares general journal entries from sales and payables information for Controller.
• Compiles and maintains grower production and sales analysis reports to distribute to management weekly and/or when requested.
• Post-Season Grower Fruit Payables – Compiles pool deductions per established policy.
• Prepares additional payments pricing to update fruit payables records.
• Prepares and issues fruit payables checks.
• Prepares general journal entries from payables information for Controller.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to adjusted sales analysis reports; prepares adjusting journal entries for Controller.
• Prepares pool adjustments to correct grower production records.
• Prepares and maintains grower advances per established policy.
• Grower Supply Receivables – Reviews monthly finance charges.
• Works with Accounting Assistant with any supply receivables questions or issues.
• Supports processing all month end write offs.
• Provides miscellaneous month end invoicing support.
• Grower Equity – Prepares 1099-PATR, 1099-NEC and 1099-INT statements to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.
• Processes year-end base capital calculations and reporting.
• Prepares and maintains grower base capital account information.
• Grower Communication – Company representative in dealing with grower owners and contract holders in matters relating to grower accounts.
• Builds rapport and develops positive working relationships through effective communication with all growers, past and present.
• Collaborates with Sr. Manager Member Support Services to prepare membership reports for board meetings.
• Maintains all grower master file records.
• Analyzes, designs, tests and reviews systems implementations, upgrades, conversions, modifications, reporting and other projects relative to fresh and process inventory and grower accounting to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of systems, meaningfulness and accuracy of systems data and the appropriate level of internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced information systems knowledge/experience. Ability to problem solve from a systems perspective utilizing proven analytical skills. Ability to interpret and utilize data from a number of different systems and software programs.
• Highly preferred knowledge and experience in Business Central.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, with sound prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers.
• High level of skill with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook.
• Extended work hours from April to September are expected.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (typically 6–8 hours per day)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating office equipment (e.g., keyboard, calculator, phone)
• Occasional standing and walking to attend meetings or access office equipment
• Visual acuity required for reviewing financial data, spreadsheets, and detailed reports
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 10–15 pounds (e.g., files, boxes of documents)
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods

Full-time, Exempt