Accountant/Bookkeeper
Career Strategies • Carpinteria, CA • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 19, 2026
Core Responsibilities:
- Crop Cost Accounting: Track all expenses related to crop cycles, including the cost of seeds, bulbs, soil, fertilizers, irrigation, and packaging materials.
- Payroll & Labor Management: Process payroll for diverse staff tiers, including full-time employees, seasonal planting/harvesting crews.
- Inventory & Shrinkage: Reconcile inventory levels, account for crop spoilage/waste.
- General Bookkeeping: Process accounts payable (vendor invoices for supplies, shipping) and accounts receivable (wholesale orders, florist accounts).
- Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly/monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, cash flow projections, and balance sheets to help farm managers gauge profitability.
- Tax & Compliance: Organize documentation for agricultural tax incentives, ensure compliance with labor laws, and assist CPA/tax professionals with year-end tax preparation.
- Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, manage agricultural loan payments, and oversee credit terms with suppliers.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Agribusiness (preferred).
- Experience: 2-4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in agriculture, horticulture, or a similar inventory-based industry.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in cloud-based accounting software like QuickBooks Online, Xero, or agricultural-specific ERPs like Smart. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with floral market, seasonal cash flow cycles, and supply chain logistics is a plus+
Benefits and Salary
- PPO Health Insurance (employer pays most of premium)
- 401K with Employer Match
- PTO/Holiday Pay/Sick Pay
- Life Insurance
- Starting salary $62,000- $83,000
Equal Opportunity Employer