Grower Payable Specialist
About the job
- An associate’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in the accounting field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
- Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Regular, punctual, and consistent attendance, with ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to read, speak, and write in English.
- Assist with all aspects of grower accounting operations, accounting reports, and projects as needed.
- Prepare weekly grower pricing for assigned regions using reports and Excel.
- Set up new suppliers and subledgers in the enterprise resource planning system.
- Review all charges by lot and verify all applicable expenses have been accounted for.
- Prepare settlements and advances for assigned regions.
- Research and verify all activities for the assigned region, ensuring records are filed and maintained accurately to provide complete supplier records.
- Review and analyze payment reports and remittances before submitting them to the supervisor.
- Prepare and complete reports and projects on an ad hoc basis as requested.
- Provide input to streamline grower accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Review grower and supplier detail balances weekly.
- Compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company, growers, and suppliers as part of the grower accounting team.
- Work with cross-functional departments including sales, operations, logistics, shipping, and receiving.
- Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work proactively.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus but is not required.
About the company
Always Fresh Farms grows, markets, and ships fresh berries to maintain a year-round supply for retailers, foodservice, and wholesalers. It partners with farms across the Americas and handles marketing, logistics, and quality control through a 70,000-square-foot packing facility to ensure a continuous 52-week flow of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The company differentiates itself with an integrated supply chain, a strong grower network, and certifications for organic standards and food safety, plus strategic partnerships like the 2019 alliance with Giddings Fruit S.A. Its goal is to provide consistent, high-quality berries year-round while supporting sustainable farming and strong producer relationships.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Plant City, Florida
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Always Fresh's website promoted new jumbo blueberries, Doozies, in September 2026.
- The company lists current berry origin points across North America, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru.
- Primus GFS and GlobalG.A.P. certifications strengthen retailer access and reduce audit friction.
What critics are saying
- Peru's shorter 2025-2026 blueberry campaign tightened supply forecasts in April 2026.
- FreshPlaza quoted Joe Powell on Always Fresh because Chile shipments started slowly in 2026.
- A single food-safety failure in packed berries would trigger retailer delistings and brand collapse.
What makes Always Fresh Farms unique
- Wayne Giddings' 2019 Giddings Fruit partnership targets a true 52-week berry supply.
- Always Fresh controls packing, cooling, and shipping from Plant City's 70,000-square-foot facility.
- The company sells blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries across North and South America.
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