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JUNIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Company: Speedling Inc.
Location: Ruskin
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Who we areAt Speedling we are motivated by our customers' success. We understand the vegetables in our greenhouses are the same veggies at home on our table. We take pride in knowing the flowers we grow will be seen in stores across the country. We understand our EPS facility gives local fish farmers the containers they need to ship their products across the country and expand their business. Over 50 years of experience as an industry leader gives us the knowledge and ability to provide for our customers' ever-growing needs for high-quality transplants for seeded vegetables, ornamentals, hemp and vegetative propagated products.Every day we look to improve, innovate, and achieve our goal of providing quality products at the best possible price and value for our customers. The agricultural industry is unique in its camaraderie, the desire to see success across the industry - we want to be a part of your success. At Speedling, we are here to help you grow.This position is for you if:

  • You have a passion for agriculture and you want to learn about all aspects of a thriving manufacturing business.
  • You have a BS in Business, Finance or Equivalent, plus two years related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • You are an Advanced - Superior user of Excel and Power BI.
  • You love the challenge of problem solving and being the go-to resource for your customers as well as enjoy the fluidity and intensity that comes with our seasonal fluctuations of agricultural production.
  • Please note: this position is NOT remoteJoin our teamAs the successful Junior Staff Accountant you will be working with our Accounting Manager (20+ yrs in Accounting) and our CFO along with our corporate team. This role will maintain Account Receivables, vendor payments and provide analytical support for forward-looking financial and business-related projects, prepare/analyze management reports by working closely with our Sales, Customer Service & Production teams. In addition, you will play an active role in month end closing procedures supporting the Finance team in ensuring a timely and accurate close. The job details
    • In a proactive manner keep all accounts receivable in good standing
    • Efficient maintenance and processing of all AR transactions including invoicing, credits, and payment application. Respond to customer inquiries as needed.
    • Review new customer applications and determine credit worthiness.
    • Manage collection efforts including but not limited to customer contact, working with sales staff, senior management and attorneys when needed.
    • Lead the monthly AR committee meeting.
    • Analyze trends in bad debts and recommend improvements to AR policies and procedures.
    • Participate in the NACM quarterly meetings.
    • In a proactive manner manage all vendor payments.
    • Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities via check and ACH payments.
    • Monitor vendor accounts and reconcile monthly statements.
    • Manage vendor federal ID number info and 1099 processing annually.
    • Provide analytical support for forecasts and trends in production, sales, general business conditions and other related areas.
    • Create, maintain, and analyze Power BI Dashboards & Reports such as sales, labor, capacity planning and AR aging reports.
    • Maintain cost sheets, profitability reports and pricing structure.
    • Coordinate annual summit meetings at the close of each season to review product line profitability, strengths & weaknesses as well as customer performance.
    • Support Accounting month end closing process.
    • Calculate month end accruals and journal entries as needed.
    • Provide financial audit assistance.
    • Provide variance analysis of financials.
    • Provide assistance in annual budgeting as well as monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.What we offer
      • Our Employees are our #1 Asset! Speedling offers a competitive salary, mentoring with amazing people, medical, dental, company-paid life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) plan with a healthy company match, paid vacation and holidays.

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Keywords: Speedling Inc., Palmetto , JUNIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Accounting, Auditing , Ruskin, Florida

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