Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.
OVERVIEW:
The Accountant is responsible for supporting a broad range of accounting, payroll, banking, reporting, and administrative activities for the family office. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant serves as a key resource for accounting operations, payroll administration, reconciliations, budgeting, cash management, and special projects while maintaining strong relationships with family members, household personnel, external vendors, and professional service providers. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and organizational skills, demonstrates sound judgment, and is committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality while delivering exceptional service and support.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably with an accounting or finance focus.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
Strong collaboration skills
Prioritizing and time management skills
Attention to detail
Preferred knowledge of Sage 50 software and Adobe PDF
Advanced MS Excel skills
Ability to develop relationships with the family accounting team, immediate Fanjul family members, and family personnel to support overall management of accounting, banking, and personal HR/payroll as required
Ability to interact with executives and high level VIP individuals
Ability to think on your feet and use various resources to achieve results
Preferably 3+ years' experience in accounting
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, review, and process all foreign and domestic payroll related expenses
Act as HR representative for household/yacht staff
Prepare accounts payable
Prepare and submit check requests for various expenses and reimbursements
Analyze past and predict future account activity to ensure adequate funding of accounts
Prepare deposits
Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
Prepare and complete monthly journal entries
Complete monthly budget reports
Maintain payroll tax records and process payroll tax payments
Manage and analyze records for donations, subscriptions, clubs, toll accounts, credit cards, automobiles, home and yacht improvements
Manage and distribute petty cash
Manage running cash balances
Prepare wire requests, as needed
Image and file account statements
Assist in tax workpaper preparation
Manage vehicle transfer paperwork
Analyze social security deposits for necessary employees to ensure the maximum is not exceeded
Manage and maintain an electronic filing system
Analyze and discuss current procedures with family accounting team to review and determine where improvements can be made as needed
Perform various holiday related tasks (compute bonuses, request checks from FCC, order gifts, prepare labels and send corporate holiday mailings, wrap and mail presents as required)
Assist with annual fundraising event (November-February)
Choose and maintain credit card processing platform
Manage and utilize master tracking schedule to analyze and report event information on a daily basis
Communicate with directors to coordinate event and attendee details
Send invitations
Accept RSVPs and maintain tracking schedule
Accept checks and credit card payments for tickets, pledges, donations, and auction items
Attend event, in order to, collect payments and assist with organization
Mail any physical auction items to winner(s) after the event
Complete thank you letters
Complete and mail invoices
Assist with Foundation
Prepare Board of Directors meeting agendas and minutes
Procure appropriate signatures, image, and mail accounts payable checks
Act as point of contact for the Foundation, as needed
Act as an executive assistant when permanent executive assistant is on vacation or sick
LOCATION:
West Plam Beach, FL
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
