Programs Analyst - Finance at AMVAC

American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications headquartered in Newport Beach, California. AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company markets its product lines in the USA and internationally in more than 20 countries including Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India and Asia.  

We have a New Opportunity for a Programs Analyst at AMVAC who will be responsible for assisting with several aspects of the company’s incentive programs. American Vanguard and its subsidiaries offer various incentives to customers as part of the normal course of business and pay such incentives to customers on a periodic basis, typically at the end of a crop year.  In the U.S. agricultural chemicals industry, such payments are known as “Programs” and are a critical part of doing business.  The Programs Analyst tracks the incentives, accrues based on approved program rates and provides analysis on a quarterly and annual basis to maintain SOX compliance. Additionally, the Programs Analyst is responsible for assisting the Programs Accounting Manager in maintaining the Company’s accounting records as it relates to programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation of payment requests for distributors, retailers and grower programs
• Organize and track all modifications to programs and ensure that such program modifications have been appropriately approved and are properly documented
• Maintain the programs roll-forward schedules and ensure they reconcile to the company’s general ledger
• Prepare quarterly program accrual files that detail all outstanding program accruals
• Draft the quarterly programs review memo
• Attend quarterly program accrual review meetings with CFO, Senior Director FP&A, Programs Accounting Manager
• Ensure that internal control procedures about programs are being adhered to and ensure proper documentation of internal controls is being appropriately maintained
• Review CSRs (Competitive Situation Response) and PARs (Program Adjustment Request) and ensure they are captured in the roll-forward
• Assist the Programs Accounting Manager’s collaboration with the company's third-party service provider(s) to ensure timely processing of program payments
• Track status of all outstanding program payment requests and assist with ensuring timely management approval process of all outstanding program payments

 
 Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years in accounting or finance, with a demonstrated track record of career development
• Strong Excel skills
• Motivated self-starter who is detail oriented
• Works well under pressure in an entrepreneurial environment
• Must be able to work independently on assigned projects
• Flexible, team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• Pass the background check

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, preferably in Accounting or Finance

AMVAC, an American Vanguard company values our employees and their families. We offer excellent Medical Insurance at very low cost; Dental and Vision and we invest in our employees future. As an important part of our compensation, we offer exceptional Benefits including:

• Industry leading Medical (PPO Insurance), Dental, and Vision care with low employee costs
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) offered
• Additional benefits include Vacation, Holiday time off as well as a Wellness program  
• Salary range ($90K - $100K)
• Our offices are directly across from Orange County Airport (SNA) - Amenities include an on-site Café; gym; picnic area and parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. 

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity, apply today!