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Sr. Accountant Accounting Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS


Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 105000
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ROLE:

  • This position will report to the: Assistant Controller
  • Travel requirements: N/A
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Shift: 1
  • Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
  • Pay Range: $85000-$105000


STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production serving as a grower packer processor and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield California we are a proud employer to 1600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915 we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and today we are one of North Americas largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1600 employees.


WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Sr. Accountant is a highly skilled detaildriven professional responsible for advanced accounting functions across multiple entities in a fastpaced deadlineoriented environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP including ASC 842 Lease Accounting and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition. The Sr. Accountant plays a critical role in monthend close financial reporting consolidations audit support and process improvement initiatives ensuring accuracy compliance and operational excellence across the organization.

Core Accounting & Reporting
  • Lead the monthend quarterend and yearend close process for multiple entities with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and review complex journal entries reconciliations accruals intercompany transactions and consolidation entries.
  • Support preparation of internal and external financial statements and analytical reporting packages.
  • Maintain GAAPcompliant general ledger activity and documentation.
  • Serve as a primary contact during audits providing detailed support and resolving inquiries.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

ASC 842 Lease Accounting

  • Manage the full compliance lifecycle for ASC 842 including identification classification and accounting for leases.
  • Maintain lease schedules rightofuse (ROU) assets and lease liability rollforwards across entities.
  • Review lease agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely updates for renewals modifications or terminations.
  • Collaborate with Legal FP&A and Operations to ensure proper documentation and completeness of lease data.
  • Support lease-related disclosures and technical memos for quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Contribute to quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes with particular focus on lease disclosures under ASC 842.

ASC 606-Revenue Recognition

  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 including review of contracts performance obligations transaction price allocation and timing of revenue recognition.
  • Develop maintain and reconcile revenue schedules across multiple entities and customer groups.
  • Analyze customer agreements rebates variable considerations and contract modifications for proper treatment under ASC 606.
  • Partner with Sales Operations and FP&A to ensure alignment between operational data and accounting requirements.

Multi-Entity & Consolidation Activities

  • Manage accounting activities across multiple subsidiaries divisions or operating units.
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries during consolidation.
  • Analyze entitylevel performance and support management with financial insights and variance analysis.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

  • Identify and implement process efficiencies automation opportunities and workflow improvements.
  • Strengthen internal control structures to ensure accuracy prevent errors and enhance compliance.
  • Support system enhancements ERP optimization or implementation of new accounting modules.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner effectively with AP AR Operations HR Supply Chain Sales and FP&A to support business needs.
  • Provide guidance and technical expertise on complex accounting topics policy interpretation and compliance matters.
  • Support adhoc projects and analysis as assigned by leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner effectively with AP AR Operations HR Supply Chain Sales and FP&A to support business needs.
  • Provide guidance and technical expertise on complex accounting topics policy interpretation and compliance matters.
  • Support adhoc projects and analysis as assigned by leadership.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex financial data.
  • High integrity and professional judgment.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to diagnose business problems and recommend solutions.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 842 and ASC 606.
  • Strong understanding of consolidation processes intercompany activity and financial statement presentation.
  • High proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite Oracle JD Edwards SAP Microsoft Dynamics etc.).
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP data modeling).
  • Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and problemsolving abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a deadlinedriven fastmoving environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
  • 57 years of progressive accounting experience in a multientity highperformance environment.
  • Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record which will be verified through a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA CPA Candidate CMA or MBA preferred.
  • Experience in farming agriculture food manufacturing or other operational industries is a plus.
  • Familiarity with lease accounting or revenue recognition software.
  • Experience supporting process improvement automation or system integrations.
  • Experience with JD Edwards

Physical Demands:

  • Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend climb kneel crouch reach and twist.
  • Lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 lbs.
  • Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in an upright position walking on both even and uneven surfaces
  • Ability to stoop crouch and kneel on a regular basis

Hours & Workdays:

Shift 1- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday onsite when business requires before/after hours will be mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Group Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Group Short-Term Disability
  • Group Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support or guidance.


RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.



8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday onsite when business requires before/after hours will be mandatory.

Required Experience:

Senior IC