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The Wonderful Company

Accountant I

The Wonderful Company, Delano, California, United States, 93215

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Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year‑round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview The GL Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department. This position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, including general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, month‑end close activities, and supporting internal/external reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Here’s what you’ll do

Execute month‑end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and data‑driven insights

Review and analyze daily costing reports and serve as a point of contact between accounting teams, IT resources and leaders in operations to facilitate timely fixes

Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate reporting of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods inventory

Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations

Contribute to special projects and ad hoc initiatives, internal financial reporting and compliance efforts

Identify and recommend process improvements and best practices to enhance operational efficiency across business units

Pay Range: $71,000 - $80,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred; working knowledge of SmartView and/or Power BI is a plus

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret system‑generated costing and inventory reports

Solid understanding of GAAP fundamentals; cost accounting exposure is a plus

Demonstrated ability to review data for accuracy, identify irregularities, and proactively follow up with operations teams to resolve issues

Comfortable communicating with production managers and other department leaders; able to clearly explain findings to both accounting and non‑accounting personnel

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage recurring monthly tasks with consistency

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data comparison, and general data analysis)

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities, with a willingness to ask questions and elevate potential costing issues or system concerns

Ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships and drive accountability across teams

Self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and within a team environment

Internal business or operational knowledge of company processes, products, or inventory flow is a plus

Wonderful’s dedication to you

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) – allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful? Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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