The Company

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh berry supplier in North America.  Our performance directly impacts our sole customer, Driscoll Strawberry Associates (Driscoll’s).  RAC seeks to always provide the best berry quality and quantity needed to meet Driscoll’s customer needs.  Being Driscoll’s best berry solution is key to RAC’s continued success.  We are currently seeking an intelligent, dynamic individual to join our Corporate Accounting Department for the career opportunity of Senior Accountant.  We offer a competitive compensation package that includes some unique benefits. 

Position Purpose

The Senior Accountant will play a critical hands-on role in general ledger processing in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including supporting schedules to the financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         General ledger processing including, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and intercompany balancing

·         Prepare supporting balance sheet schedules

·         Financial statement analysis and various financial analyses

·         Support internal consolidated financial reporting

·         Lead the annual administrative budget process, working closely with Financial Planning & Analysis

·         Support the annual audit with outside auditors, including preparation of year-end audit schedules

·         Completion of ad hoc reporting and other duties as required

Reporting Relationships/Contacts

• Reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager
• Will have daily exposure and contact with the Corporate Controller, Director of Tax Compliance & International Accounting, and Chief Financial Officer, as well as regular interaction with Executive and Senior Management and other finance/accounting personnel throughout the company

Competencies

• Strong accounting and general ledger skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Proven ability to identify areas for process improvement  and propose a course of action
• Flexible with changing priorities and responsibilities
• Demonstrates solid, effective leadership potential
• Must be an active team member, putting success of team above own interest
• Must value integrity and accuracy

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel ability and ERP system experience—Oracle preferred
• 5 years general accounting experience, predominantly working with general ledgers, account analysis, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and financial statements
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits Package

·         Choice of Medical Coverage (PPO, HMO or HRA)

·         Choice of Dental Coverage (DPO or DMO)  

·         Vision Coverage

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·         Supplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance

·         Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

·         401(k) Retirement Plan

·         Prepaid Legal Services

Other Benefits

·         Paid Vacation

·         Paid Holidays

·         Tuition Reimbursement

Salary:  $70-75K/year with annual bonus potential

Company Values

Honesty, Fairness, Respect

To apply for this position, please submit resume to racjobs@berry.net.

The Company

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh berry supplier in North America.  Our performance directly impacts our sole customer, Driscoll Strawberry Associates (Driscoll’s).  RAC seeks to always provide the best berry quality and quantity needed to meet Driscoll’s customer needs.  Being Driscoll’s best berry solution is key to RAC’s continued success.  We are currently seeking an intelligent, dynamic individual to join our Corporate Accounting Department for the career opportunity of Staff Accountant.  We offer a competitive compensation package that includes some unique benefits. 

Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant will play a critical hands-on role in general ledger processing in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including supporting schedules to the financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         General ledger processing including, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and intercompany balancing

·         Prepare supporting balance sheet schedules

·         Support internal consolidated financial reporting

·         Support the annual audit with outside auditors, including preparation of year-end audit schedules

·         Completion of ad hoc reporting and other duties as required

Reporting Relationships/Contacts

• Reports directly to the Accounting Manager
• Will have exposure and contact with the VP/Corporate Controller, Director of Tax Compliance & International Accounting, and Chief Financial Officer, along with finance/accounting personnel throughout the company

Competencies

• Strong accounting and general ledger skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Flexible with changing priorities and responsibilities
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be an active team member, putting success of team above own interest
• Must value integrity and accuracy

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel ability and ERP system experience—Oracle preferred
• 3 years general accounting experience, predominantly working with general ledgers, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and financial statements
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits Package

·         Choice of Medical Coverage (PPO, HMO or HRA)

·         Choice of Dental Coverage (DPO or DMO)  

·         Vision Coverage

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·         Supplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance

·         Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

·         401(k) Retirement Plan

·         Prepaid Legal Services

Other Benefits

·         Paid Vacation

·         Paid Holidays

·         Tuition Reimbursement

Salary:  $55-65K/year with annual bonus potential

Company Values

Honesty, Fairness, Respect

To apply for this position, please submit resume to racjobs@berry.net.

TITLE:                      Treasury Analyst

REPORTS TO:         VP Risk and Treasury

LOCATION:             Oxnard, CA

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Treasury Analyst is a finance professional who will provide analytical support to RAC’s treasury and risk management departments.  This position will report to the Vice President – Risk and Treasury Management. 

JOB SUMMARY:

His/Her primary role is to analyze and report on cash and financing activities, as well as assist in the management of RAC’s cash, banking relationships, financing matters, and other treasury activities.  Additionally, he/she will participate in the analysis of certain risk management activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelors degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business

·         Related experience of 2 – 5 years

·         General ledger accounting experience

·         Oracle system knowledge/experience highly preferred

·         Experience with multiple currencies preferred

SKILLS:

·         Advanced PC spreadsheet (Excel) and presentation (Power Point) skills

·         Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

·         Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

·         Effective written and verbal communication skills

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Honest, fair, respectful of others
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Ambitious, dedicated, self-motivated
• Passionate
• Organized
• Broad-thinking
• Innovative
• Analytical
• Solution and results oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·         Assist in the daily management of RAC’s cash activities

·         Report on RAC’s daily cash balances and reconcile to RAC’s treasury management system

·         Prepare and regularly update cash forecasts

·         Develop and maintain financial modeling for proactive decision making

·         Assist in maintaining banking and financing relationships

·         Prepare internal and external reporting of treasury and financing results

·         Prepare presentation material for internal management, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

·         Manage RAC’s Letters of Credit activities

·         Update and maintain treasury procedures

·         Oversee bank account administration

·         Assist Insurance Manager with analyses and insurance renewal activities

·         Assist in the administration of Real Estate acquisition activities

·         Assist in the administration of RAC’s captive insurance company governance and regulatory compliance

·         Other projects and duties they may be assigned

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit cover letter and resume to: racjobs@berry.net