Staff Accountant Job

Employer Name: Desert Mist Farms	SpiderID: 2934784
Location: Coachella, California	Date Posted: 10/29/2009
Wage:	Category: Accounting/Bookkeeping
Job Code: DMFCOA25
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Payroll

Maintain employee records in master files;
Calculate and prepare timesheets;
Input timesheets in computer and generate payroll checks on a weekly basis;
Prepare and file quarterly and annual reports in a timely basis;
Maintain payroll filing system;
Maintain confidentiality in all payroll matters;
Maintain good working relationships with employees and their supervisors.

Accounts Payable

Code all payables;
Match all PO’s to payables;
Input approved accounts payables transactions; post transactions into the correct accounting period.
Run update reports;
Attach vendor checks to supporting invoices for signatures and review;
Mail and or deliver checks as appropriate;
Investigate payment discrepancies; maintain vendor master files, maintain accounts payables filing systems, filing of accounts payables checks and supporting invoices.

Materials & Equipment Tracking

Track fertilizer, seed and pesticide usage;
Post to specific locations in crop accounting;
Maintain record of all pesticide recommendations by commodity by block;
Balance inventories to computer;
Maintain current equipment lists;
Insurance and asset requirements;
Maintain appropriate files.

Planting Schedules

Prepare and maintain planting schedules as required;
Track plant dates, harvest dates and units harvested for each season;
Issue all updates on a timely basis to all interested parties.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist all principals with administrative duties as required;
Design and issue all forms as required;
Generate employee loan reports and track repayments by employees;
Prepare monthly benefit eligibility list for Benefits Specialist;
Prepare miscellaneous payroll reports on request;
Prepare safety incentive report as requested;
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Two years experience processing payroll is required;
Working knowledge of Excel and Word is required;
Working knowledge of Famous is preferred;
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and office personnel;
Bilingual in English/Spanish required;
Some accounting experience preferred;
Experience in the agricultural industry is desirable.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: 11/02/2009
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Other
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Other Benefits

Company Profile:
Desert Mist Farms is a diversified fresh mixed-vegetable farming operation with operations in Coachella, CA.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Staffing & Recruitment	Company Type: Employer
Company: Desert Mist Farms	Phone:
Street: 10855 Ocean Mist Parkway	Fax: (831) 632-0788
City: Castroville
State: California
Zip: 95012

Web Site: http://www.oceanmist.com/