Job Description

Job Location: Adams Group HQ - Sacramento, CA 95833
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary
Job Category: FinanceAbout Us
With over a century of expertise, Adam’s Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non-GMO bulk and specialty oils, lecithin, and grains, we serve B2B customers in the natural and organic space, including food manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, and industrial processors. We are committed to delivering highquality, sustainably sourced ingredients that support innovation and clean-label formulations.

Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting function by performing day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role plays a key part in cost tracking, inventory accounting, and regulatory reporting relevant to the vegetable oil industry. The position is ideal for an individual with strong technical accounting fundamentals who is looking to grow into a senior accounting role.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Close
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory, cost of goods sold, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
- Prepare journal entries for routine transactions such as payroll, depreciation, inventory adjustments, and expense accruals.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for bank accounts, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounts.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare standard financial reports, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements, under supervision.
- Assist in analyzing financial data related to production costs, raw materials (oil seeds, crude oil), refining costs, and finished goods.
- Support management reporting and variance analysis related to manufacturing and operational performance.
Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Ensure accurate posting of transactions related to manufacturing operations, logistics, and sales.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure accurate inventory and cost data.
- Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment.
Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
- Follow established internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to food and commodity-based manufacturing.
- Support external audits and tax requirements by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, procurement, warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in ad hoc accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
- Basic understanding of GAAP and tax regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with large volumes of transactional data.
- Willingness to learn cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Strong ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
- Working knowledge of financial reporting tools (Power BI is a plus).
Working Conditions:
- Office-based with regular interaction with plant, warehouse and operations teams.
- Standard working hours with additional time during month-end close and business needs.
- Occasional site visits to production facilities or warehouses as needed.