Staff Accountant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for independently performing both routine and non-routine accounting and financial reporting functions for Dole Fresh Vegetables and subsidiary entities.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:Primarily assigned to payroll accounting duties:Updating G/L and payroll files.Prepares exempt and non-exempt PTO monthly journal entries.Prepares medical adjustments and prepares journal entries.Monthly garnishment entries and reconciles G/L accounts against levies schedule.Maintains all schedules pertaining to payroll accounting and prepares monthly accruals, adjustments and reclasses.Manages and supports all aspects of payroll accounting and taxes.Obtain data necessary for month-end closing entries and perform month-end duties as assigned.Analyze general ledger accounts and verify the accuracy of recorded accounting transactions.Analyze changes in accrued liabilities, accounts payable, identify unusual transactions or fluctuations, and provide variance explanations.Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.Develop, prepare, and analyze reports for monthly close and financial reporting cycles, including payables, taxes, and other analyses.Assist in the development and analysis of the annual operating budget.Prepare and analyze multiple quarterly corporate schedules.Prepare various ad-hoc accounting reports as requested by management and/or corporate for month-end and quarter-end close.Assist both internal and external auditors with requests.Document general ledger account descriptions, policies and procedures and reporting requirements.Other internal projects and duties as assigned.

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