Grower Accountant Assistant

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 monitoremail / mailing of all growers receiving, grower PO's,USDA's,paymentsand paperworkto ensure their timeliness and accuracy.Responsible for accurate data entry intocurrentinventory systems, SAP and SAP Fiori.Assists Grower Accountantin increasing grower satisfaction and improvingOlam'scompetitive position in the almond industry. Alsoperforms administrative duties for preparation of harvest season and receiving of product from Growers. Position Responsibilities Organizes and prepares Grower Receiving packets Cross checksGrower receiving packets to logs and samplestomatch 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 / USDAwith incoming Grower inspections. Enter USDA data onto internal systems Learn proper probing of productalong withreceiving laborersand / or receiving personnelASVP Certified Assureproduct samples are pulled from each load correctlyremove File and mail / email out Growerpaymentsand 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 with1-2-yearexperience 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) GoodManufacturingPractices (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 : [email removed] At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment Type : Full Time