Staff Accountant

CarbAmericas • Full-time • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States • 3w ago

CarbAmericas was established in 1993 with the intention to bridge the gap between growing regions in the United States by sourcing fruits and vegetables from Central and South America when the Northern Hemisphere was lacking production. By doing so, CarbAmericas is able to provide fresh products to its customers on a year-round basis.

CarbAmericas grows and sources asparagus in Peru, Central and Western Mexico and the United States. The company has dedicated growers for mangos in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico and its broccoli partners are located in Mexico and throughout the East Coast of the United States.

Job Description:

CarbAmericas is looking for a Staff Accountant to be based out of our Corporate HQ in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting and finance knowledge with a passion for the agriculture or produce industry. This position supports daily financial operations, reporting, and intercompany reconciliation within our international supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day accounting functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger/accounting.
Assist and support the Controller with month, quarterly and annual financial close.
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions making sure they balance at month end close.
Perform fixed assets accounting (addition and removal of fixed assets, and monthly depreciation).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
1 to 3 years of accounting, AP, or AR experience (produce industry experience is a plus).
Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excell, World, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required).
Proficiency with Famous system is preferred.

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