Sun-Maid is looking to partner with an individual seeking to expand their career and skillset. The Staff Accountant I position offers various opportunities for growth within the accounting and finance team. These opportunities include working with multi-company ledgers, exposure to manufacturing processes, and data analytics. This is a full-time administrative position in Fresno, CA. The Staff Accountant I is expected to provide knowledge of financial accounting principles, concepts, and demonstrate professional verbal, interpersonal, and written skills. This position will be responsible for performing various financial and accounting tasks, with an emphasis on monthly financial reporting and analysis.

Additionally, the right candidate will welcome the progressive culture of the wider company. This culture focuses on growth, innovation, and collaboration throughout the organization. Sun-Maid also supports a healthy social environment within the workplace with sponsored events including holiday office gatherings, family-friendly summer events , and paintball to name a few of Sun-Maid’s most popular activities. The Sun-Maid family prides itself as being one of the premier employers in the Central Valley and we are eager to grow the family with the right people. 

Essential Job Duties:

(Essential functions are the reason a position exists and encompass the fundamental tasks an employee must be capable of executing, whether or not reasonable adjustments are needed. When determining the importance of a function, consider factors such as; whether the function aligns with the primary purpose of the position, and the level of expertise or skill necessary to execute the function.)

• Prepare month-end journal entries covering a variety of topics and accounts.
• Performing balance sheet account reconciliations as well as ad hoc analysis to identify and resolve key issues with significant financial impacts.
• Maintain tracking and related reporting for the Raisin Administrative Committee’s (RAC) MIP incentives program for export customers.
• Complete reporting and submit RAC Forms 20 & 21.
• Perform required surveys for the company (quarterly/annually).
• Complete internal controls testing as required.
• Track, maintain, and invoice Licensed Products activity, and process Advertising & Promotional Fund (APF) reimbursement requests.
• Assist with License Products budget inputs.
• Log and deposit miscellaneous sales and cash receipts; daily and/or weekly deposits.
• Track and maintain the company’s DMV account for insurance purposes.

Ancillary Job Duties:

(Refers to secondary or supporting tasks and responsibilities that are not considered primary or essential for a particular job. These job duties can include tasks that are helpful, but not critical to job performance.)

• Provide and support the implementation of business solutions to increase accuracy, minimize risk or realize efficiencies.
• Prepare information as required by external auditors to support annual audit.
• Other financial analysis, reports, and duties to support the Company as required.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum - B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• General understanding and ability to analyze financial data (e.g., validity of data including balance sheet accounts, profit and loss variances, volume trends, return on investments). This includes producing spreadsheets, qualitatively describing variances, identifying issues, and making appropriate recommendations.
• Superior Excel skills and working knowledge of Word.
• General understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP. This includes the ability to apply these principles and determine compliance with the principles.
• Strong partnership and collaborative style with outstanding communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
• Ability to handle/coordinate/complete numerous complex tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starter able to identify, plan, and execute tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong work ethic, and hands-on attitude. Good team player with a positive outlook.