Sr. Accountant
Quick Summary
Flora Fresh is a growing produce distribution company committed to delivering exceptional products and service to our customers.
Flora Fresh is a growing produce distribution company committed to delivering exceptional products and service to our customers. We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial reporting, and lead a small accounting team while helping strengthen our financial processes and controls.
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting functions of the company, supervising Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role serves as a key partner to the President and Fractional Controller and will play an important role in developing a formal credit department, optimizing ERP processes, and supporting the company's continued growth.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-oriented, and comfortable balancing transactional accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives.
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and accounting activities.
- Support the Fractional Controller with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions.
- Assist with audits, financial reporting, and special projects as needed.
- Monitor aging reports and support collections efforts.
- Supervise and develop a team of two AR/AP personnel.
- Establish priorities, workflows, and performance expectations.
- Provide coaching, training, and support to ensure efficient and accurate processing of transactions.
- Foster accountability and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
- Develop and implement a formal credit department and credit approval process.
- Establish customer credit policies and procedures.
- Monitor customer credit exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits.
- Partner with sales and customer service teams to manage credit risk while supporting business growth.
- Oversee collection efforts and account resolution strategies.
- Serve as the primary accounting lead for the company's ERP system, Comet.
- Maintain and optimize accounting workflows between Comet and Sage Intacct.
- Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Support system upgrades, implementations, testing, and user training.
- Manage business licenses, permits, and regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with state and local business requirements.
- Maintain documentation and internal controls related to accounting operations.
- Support sales tax administration and related compliance activities.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Prior experience supervising accounting staff.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
- Experience working within ERP systems and accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience with Sage Intacct.
- Experience with Comet ERP or similar distribution/produce industry ERP systems.
- Experience establishing credit policies and managing credit risk.
- Background in food distribution, produce, wholesale, or inventory-based businesses.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Accurate and timely month-end close support.
- Efficient management of AR/AP operations.
- Strong internal controls and accounting processes.
- Successful implementation of credit management procedures.
- Reliable ERP and accounting system performance.
- A well-trained and productive accounting team.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 31, 2026
- First seen
- July 31, 2026
- Last seen
- August 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 71%
- Scored at
- July 31, 2026
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