At Adams Fairacre Farms, we see everyday as an opportunity to share our unique shopping experience from the backyard to the kitchen table. At the heart of Adams is a friendly, knowledgeable staff, dedicated to helping you get what you need and find what you love. Family-founded and deeply rooted in the community since 1919.

General Purpose

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance Director in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Finance Director

Principle Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Director with daily, monthly and year end operations of the Accounting Department
• Assist in preparation of Financial Statements
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor utilities – including electric, gas and water
• Monitor credit card activity and processing fees
• Assist in annual external audit
• Intercompany Reconciliations
• Ensure sales and use tax compliance
• Maintain and track 1099 compliance
• Track and record transfers between locations and departments
• Assist in semiannual inventory
• Assist in preparation of Financial Statements
• Record fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Process construction expenses and assist Construction Manager with paperwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Bachelor degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting. Degree(s) must be from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PC proficiency: highly skilled in Excel spreadsheets and MS Word
• Sage Accounting FAS software system, SFAS Rules
• Sage 100 experience a plus
• QuickBooks experience a plus
• AIA Contract experience a plus
• Ability to keep confidentiality of Adams’ financial information
• Ability to establish effective and professional working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to provide excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to learn new accounting activities and to seek help/training when necessary
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline –oriented, excellent time management ability
• General Math Skills
• Experience working for a larger company (1000+ employees)
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.