Accountant

~ Barnes Farming Corporation began in 1960 and is located in Spring Hope, North Carolina. ~

Since then, under the leadership of Carson and Johnny Barnes, the organization has grown to become a leader in the sweet potato industry world-wide. Today, the Barnes family manages farms in 5 North Carolina counties that include 20,000 acres of sweet potatoes, tobacco, peanuts, soybeans, watermelons, wheat and a variety of organic products.

Position Overview

Barnes Farming Corporation is currently seeking an accountant responsible for the accounts payable process.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Other

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable duties include:

• Matching invoices, receiving documents, and purchase orders.
• Ensuring correct coding of all invoices and payments.
• Managing weekly check runs.
• Reconciling vendor statements and correcting discrepancies as necessary.
• Maintaining vendor files for multiple legal entities.
• Responding to vendor inquiries.
• Completing vendor credit applications for submission to new vendors.
• Setting-up new vendors in the company systems.
• Reconciling consignment inventory and usage from consignment vendors.
• Participating as a key member for and control point of the purchasing team.
• Ensuring work is done accurately and effectively.

General accounting duties include:

• Preparing various reports to provide detail and summary information to management.
• Assist in implementation of new financial system.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The successful candidate will communicate effectively and efficiently.
• He or she will also adapt well to changing requirements and conditions in a fast paced environment of a growing company.
• Data entry and computer experience is required.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 2 years (Required)

License:

• North Carolina Drivers License (Required)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Compensation

Salary:

• $12.00 to $18.00 /hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Accountant" indicated in the subject line.
• Local candidates only. No relocation will be provided.

~ Equal opportunity employer. ~