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JOB FILLED - Accounting Associate

Job Description: 

Westlake Produce is a Distributor of fresh produce throughout the Western United States.
 
We are looking for hardworking, reliable, and flexible individual with a solid accounting history to join our team as an Accounting Associate.
 
This position requires assisting the Accounting Manager along with the ability to work alone and within a team.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Bilingual a plus (English and Spanish).
  • Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications (MS Excel) is required.
  • Must be a self-starter, able to ensure delegated tasks are completed with minimal supervisor follow up. Proactively communicate task and project updates to supervisor.
  • Communicate with and assist managers as well as other department personnel as needed.
  • Discreet handling of all business matters.
  • Coordinate work flow effectively, efficiently, and neatly with a high level of attention to detail as well as superior organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills are an integral component in carrying out required duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
  • Having worked with produce software is important. Working with Famous software is a big plus as we would like you to hit the ground running!
  • Strong written and verbal communication is necessary in what can be a very busy office environment.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Document and reconcile accounting activities from custom developed grower settlement application.
  • Complete weekly calculations, system inputs and reconciliation of charges to the growers.
  • Perform necessary weekly grower settlement functions.
  • Provide guidance, support and direction to other functional groups pertaining to the grower accounting and inventory processes. Coordinate and assist with the month-end closing to ensure the reporting of accurate and timely month end results.
  • Will be cross-trained in other accounting functions as required.
  • Will work in cross-functional teams as required to improve processes used to complete the responsibilities of the position and other areas in the company.
Education: 
  • Minimum Associates Degree focused in accounting or finance is highly desired; equivalent experience is required.
Come join our team - If you are outgoing and up for a challenge, then we would like to hear from you.

Hours 6:00am to 2:30pm - leaving plenty of time for the rest of your life!

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