Grower Accounting Specialist – Guadalajara, Mexico

Driscoll's is looking for a Grower Accounting Specialist to join the global market leader for fresh

berries! As the Grower Accounting Specialist, this role will support a critical Accounting function

for Driscoll's largest business unit, Driscoll's of the Americas (DOTA). The Grower Accounting

Specialist will play a key role in supporting Driscoll's day-to-day activities that include the

success of the weekly grower settlement process in accordance to our Enterprise Business

Model as well as month end close activities and ERP testing.

Responsibilities

•Financial Accounting: Will prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and

support audit schedules. Will perform and assist with monthly, quarterly and yearly

closing functions. Maintains subsidiary ledgers as assigned. Assists with Driscoll's

compliance reporting requirements. Assists with the review, assessment and

documentation of internal controls for Driscoll's processes and procedures

•Departmental Support: Track and collect all Grower Receivables, cross-trained in other

Grower Accounting functionalities including Grower Payments, Grower Receivables and

Crop Investment, Inventory Accounting and other General Accounting functions as

required

•Systems Development: Assists in testing and setting up processes and procedures that

function in ERP system to automate different accounting functions & transactions as it

relates to this role

•Process Improvement: Works in cross-functional teams as required to improve the

processes used to complete the responsibilities of the position and other areas in the

company that are applicable

•General Responsibilities: Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and professional manner in

all interactions with co-workers, growers, vendors, governmental agencies, and

customers of Driscoll's. Ensures the confidentiality of all financial, proprietary and

confidential information. Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications

•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

•Knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), best practices,

basic accounting terminology and concepts

•English language proficiency is required

•Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and

enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with experience in using these tools to

implement and improve accounting processes and systems

•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to initiate new ideas, to create

new systems, to audit and correct errors, to train others in on-the-job procedures, to

communicate clearly and accurately, to assist in the direction, control or planning of an

activity, to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or

verifiable criteria, to schedule tasks to meet deadlines

•Ability to multitask, learn quickly as things evolve, work in a team

•Good oral and written communication skills

•Valid Driver's License, passport, and some international travel might be required (5%

estimated)

•A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions

About the Company

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and

blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent

growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious

berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight

consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only

natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a

high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.