Senior Accountant

Company Description

Wonderful Pistachios is the world's largest pistachio processor and marketer. Located in California's Central Valley, our nuts are Non-GMO Project Verified and sustainably harvested, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Wonderful Pistachios are the original plant-based protein, and are a tasty tribute to snacking done right. Wonderful Pistachios' iconic "Get Crackin" ads demonstrate how great taste and healthy habits can go hand in hand.

The Accounting department for Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee various aspects of the financial reporting and accounting close process, as well as preparation of various accruals and account reconciliations. This position reports directly to the Manager, Accounting and requires working with many departments and teams. This person will be a highly motivated team player with excellent written skills, communication skills, Excel skills, ability to multi-task, and remain organized in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can independently handle complex accounting tasks, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to the strategic financial goals of the organization.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Lead various aspects of accounting month-end close and financial reporting process, including creating & maintaining journal entries and analysis.
• Responsible for conducting monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, such as prepaids, expense accruals, loan and interest activity, and bank reconciliations, with minimal oversight
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Review and analysis of all general ledger accounts for accuracy
• Prepare inter-company reconciliations, analyze inter-company transactions and financial statements, and implement follow-up action plans to resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare entries / billings to charge expenses to other Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds affiliates.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and conduct variance analysis on the prior period comparison
• Regular collaboration and communication with finance and operational departments to ensure an understanding of business activities that will impact responsible areas of accounting
• Develop and maintain accurate records and detailed tied-out work papers including standard working procedure for each task.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements including Quarterly US Census
• Proactively identifies areas and recommend strategies to enhance financial workflows .
• Perform quarterly variance analysis
• Oversee Finance and Accounting rotations interns.
• Assist management with ad hoc research and analysis as well as reporting projects.
• Assist with year-end financial and various audit requests.

Qualifications

Pay Range : $85,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

24 / 7 online physician consultations

Wonderful Pistachios is the world's largest vertically integrated pistachio processor and marketer. Grown in California's Central Valley, our high-quality nuts can be found in stores nationwide and online under the flagship brands Wonderful® Pistachios and Wonderful® Pistachios No Shells. For more, visit : www.wonderfulpistachios.com, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Wonderful Pistachios is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

We've made Wonderful® Pistachios America's fastest-growing snack brand. We've turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California's top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world's leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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