Senior Accountant, Farm Operations

Finding the right place to grow your careerisnt (over) easy so were here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think youll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the way things have always been done. Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether youre into our values our brand or our egg-cellent puns we hope youll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms were proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. Were committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role:

TheSenior Accountant Farm Operationsserves as a key financial partner to our Farm Operations andAccelerator Farmteams ensuringaccurateaccounting and reporting for all farm-related transactions. This roleassistsin the daily management for all farm operations accountingtasks including ARAPand GL functions supportingfarm cost analysismaintainingcompliance with internal controlsand providinginsights that help the business make data-driven decisions.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented proactive accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic purpose-driven environment and enjoys connecting the numbers to real operational impact.

What Youll Do:

Core Accounting Responsibilities

• Assistin thedailymanagement for all components of farm operations accounting including AR AP and GL functions including both the preparation and review of tasks
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and AR collections for farm receivables
• Lead the month-end close process for farm accounting ensuring timely and accurate recording of revenues expenses accruals and journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to farm operations prepaid expenses inventory and contracted farmer payments.
• Prepare and review quarterly Egg Pay rate updates for our lay farms or update as necessary
• Prepare and review farm cost allocations and support variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate internal controls and lead project improvement efforts including assisting the manager in identifying continuous improvement opportunities

Farm Operations Partnership

• Serve as thefarmaccounting liaison to Farm Support Farm Ops and Supply Chain ensuring alignment on expense trackingperformancemetrics and capital projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and FP&A teams to analyze production costs feed and flock performance trends.
• Provide accounting support for new farm onboarding expansions and capital improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to expand cross functional reporting needed in order to improve accuracy and efficiency in farm-related processes.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare schedules and support external audits and internal reviews.
• Assist in the implementation of new systems or process enhancements particularly within ERP (D365) and reporting tools.
• Contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedures for the Farm Accounting function.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related fieldrequired; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 35 years of progressive accounting experience required ideally in manufacturing agriculture or CPG environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (D365 experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
• Passion for Vital Farms purpose and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Travel up to 2030% to company facilities manufacturing sites and cross-functional meetings.
• Youre no hero You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards You know growth can be hard but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone elses boots You seek to understand others viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You dont walk on eggshells Youre not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if youdont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we havent yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced energetic remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical Dental Vision and Paid Parental Leave just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes really!) along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include but are not limited to skill levelexperience education training market demands and business needs.A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $90000 - $105000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.