Grower Accountant

PennRose Farms LLC is a grower-owned, solutions-based supply chain management company. Through common ownership of our family of companies, we grow , ship , and manage the production of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S., Mexico, and beyond. We proudly serve the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice fresh fruit and vegetable industry. The Grower Accountant makes sure every grower we work with is paid accurately and on time for the produce they deliver. You will own the settlement cycle from receipt of fruit and vegetables through pooling, deductions, and final payment, and serve as the main finance contact for growers. The role sits between the field, the packhouse, sales and finance. It suits an accountant who likes detail and is structured. Key responsibilities Grower settlements and payments Prepare weekly, monthly, and final grower settlements for pooled, fixed-price, consignment, and contract programs. Calculate grower returns from sales proceeds, net of packing, cooling, freight, marketing commissions, and other agreed charges. Process grower advances, interim payments, and final pool distributions; reconcile them to the general ledger. Track and recover grower advances, harvest loans, and supply or chemical charge-backs. Receiving, inventory and pooling Reconcile field receipts and bin or tonnage counts to pack out reports, grades and shrink. Maintain pool and lot records by commodity, variety, grade, and pack date. Allocate sales, credits, adjustments, and claims (PACA, quality, rejected loads) to the correct grower lots and pools. Contracts and grower relations Set up and maintain grower agreements, pricing terms and deduction schedules in the ERP or grower accounting system. Answer grower questions on statements, deductions, and payment timing, in person, by phone and by email. Produce clear grower statements and year-end summaries, including 1099 reporting. Month-end close and reporting Post journal entries and accruals for grower payables, advances, and pool liabilities. Reconcile grower payable, advance and pool balance sheet accounts each month. Report on grower returns per box, per acre and per ton, and on pool performance against budget. Support budgeting, crop forecasting and annual audits with schedules and documentation. Controls and compliance Apply internal controls over grower master data, pricing changes, and payment approvals. Keep records that meet PACA trust, USDA, and food safety traceability requirements. Suggest process and system improvements to speed settlements and reduce errors. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close. Strong Excel skills: lookups, pivot tables, and building reconciliation schedules. Experience with an ERP system (for example, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or Famous). Bilingual English and Spanish Preferred Grower accounting, pool accounting or settlement experience in fresh produce, agriculture, or food distribution. Working knowledge of PACA, consignment sales and produce industry terms (pack out, grade, pool, FOB, shrink). Experience with produce-specific software such as Famous. Skills and competencies Accuracy: catches errors in counts, prices and deductions before a statement reaches a grower. Communication: explains a settlement plainly to growers and handles difficult payment conversations with tact. Analysis: spots trends in returns, yields and costs and turns them into useful reports. Organization: keeps many growers, commodities, and pools on schedule during peak harvest. Collaboration: works well with field, packhouse, sales and logistics teams. Integrity: handles confidential grower and pricing information with discretion.

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