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The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Produce accurate financial statements on a regular schedule and deliver reporting that reflects the company’s current and projected financial position.• Partner with the Director of Accounting & Tax and business leaders to maintain consistent accounting procedures, strengthen controls, and ensure established workflows are followed.• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while overseeing the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of daily and monthly work.• Manage monthly consolidated reporting, including elimination entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for the month-end close process.• Support the annual budgeting cycle by preparing allocations, building operating budget schedules, and maintaining financial statement presentation formats.• Oversee fixed asset records and ensure supporting schedules remain current, organized, and aligned with financial reporting needs.• Prepare and file required tax-related reports, including quarterly and annual sales and use tax filings, annual reporting forms, and backup support for accounts payable reporting requirements such as 1099 processing.• Review accounts receivable activity, investigate variances, and communicate concerns or unusual trends to accounting leadership.• Prepare general ledger entries, analyze financial data across cost centers, assemble audit and review support schedules, and collaborate with IT on system issue resolution and testing during application upgrades.• Represent the organization professionally and ethically in interactions with employees, agencies, customers, growers, and other stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information.Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and also connect on LinkedIn)• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.• At least 3 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, with broader related experience strongly valued.• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application in financial reporting and close activities.• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work effectively in spreadsheet-driven financial analysis and reporting.• Proficiency with accounting and ERP platforms; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred.• Working knowledge of budgeting, auditing support, accounts payable processes, and broader accounting operations.• CPA designation is preferred.• Demonstrated ability to safeguard confidential information, stay current on industry practices, and meet internal and external deadlines consistently.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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