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Grower Accountant Assistant

Grower Accountant Assistant

OFILivingston, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

Direct preparation and monitor email / mailing of all growers receiving, grower PO’s, USDA’s, payments and paperwork to ensure their timeliness and accuracy. Responsible for accurate data entry into current inventory systems, SAP and SAP Fiori.  Assists Grower Accountant in increasing grower satisfaction and improving Olam’s competitive position in the almond industry. Also performs administrative duties for preparation of harvest season and receiving of product from Growers.

Position Responsibilities

  • Organizes and prepares Grower Receiving packets
  • Cross checks Grower receiving packets to logs and samples to match USDA Inspections
  • Compares Grower receiving paperwork with USDA samples, reports discrepancies to Grower Accountant.
  • Reviews and reconciles the USDA website certs to our certs to make sure we match and then update USDA spreadsheet
  • Assists QC / USDA with incoming Grower inspections.
  • Enter USDA data onto internal systems
  • Learn proper probing of product along with receiving laborers and / or receiving personnel ASVP Certified
  • Assure product samples are pulled from each load correctly remove
  • File and mail / email out Grower payments and paperwork
  • Works closely with USDA / QC and Receiving personnel
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 1-2-year experience
  • Knowledge of data entry / MS office programs / SAP
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to maintain positive interactions with co-op members while addressing sensitive topics surrounding payment issues (e.g., correcting errors).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of general accounting concepts (e.g., revenues, expenses, receivables, and liabilities).
  • Hands-on experience working with advanced data processing systems.
  • Work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Work experience within the agricultural community
  • Work overtime and weekends during harvest season
  • Knowledge and / or understanding of the following programs and regulations pertaining to a food processing plant :
  • Good Agriculture Practices (GAP’s)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Food Safety
  • The pay for this role in the state of California is $22.59 to $25.98 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.

    Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

    ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at : US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

    At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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