Sr Accountant, Staff

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our Visalia corporate office serves as the central hub for the CDI enterprise, driving strategic decision-making, innovation, overall business support, and growth across our diverse portfolio of dairy products and brands.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer
competitive pay
and
incentive programs
designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
,
generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
,
retirement plans
designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your
personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The Senior Staff Accountant will work with all CDI locations to support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data with focus on general ledger, inventory, intercompany, consolidation, and other needed areas.

• Assist with the identification and preparation of eliminating journal entries for intercompany activity.
• Properly account for other investment activities and transactions.
• Properly account for lease activity under ASC 842.
• Prepare, review, and if necessary, propose adjustments to key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile and consolidate subsidiary ledgers as part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare ad-hoc monthly journal entries as delegated by the Director of Accounting.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ERP system to maximize utilization of accounting controls over key fiduciary areas such as general ledger, intercompany trade, consolidation, and other areas as necessary.
• Assist the Accounting Leadership team with financial statement preparation, which will include configuration, setup, and maintenance in the ERP system.
• Support audit and tax functions through data gathering and schedule preparation using Flo Qast and other third-party tools.
• Perform control reviews as requested on key ERP areas of implementation specifically related to intercompany trade and consolidation.
• Support and backup Accounting Manager responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure involving deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally in a team environment.
• College-level verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with upper management daily.
• Knowledge of/experience with integrated accounting software/ERP systems (e.g. MS Dynamics 365) accounting close software (e.g. Lease Query/Fin Query, SAP Concur, Flo Qast).
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting is…