Accountant

Position Title: Accountant I or II

Department: Admin

Reports To: Controller I or Sr. Accountant III

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Morning Fresh Farms (Platteville, CO)

Salary: 59-75k year

About Us:

Morning Fresh Farms, LLC is part of the Versova family of companies and is more than just starting a new job. When you are employed by us, you immediately are part of something bigger – a team of dedicated individuals working under a common set of core values and guiding principles. As an organization and as individuals within that organization, we are guided by principles that include excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.

The team is built from people who will integrate our shared values into their lives and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our highest potential, help others, enrich our communities, and maintain strong ethical standards and accountability for our actions.

Our expectation of our team members is that every employee will take ownership by accepting accountability for their actions and proactively take initiative to execute any task. Our team members are good stewards of our people, birds, product, and equipment. Our team members also possess an attitude of servant leadership by always asking “what can I do to help”. Finally, by continuously striving to improve, our team members are driving our organization to be the premier egg producer in the world.

Team members that share and embrace our philosophy can expect opportunities for growth and clear paths toward advancement in our company.

Our business and commitment to service is built around the following Core Values, which we instill in all our employees:

Job Summary:

The Accountant I or II is a key member of the local accounting team and is responsible for delivering results and providing accurate data and results for Morning Fresh Farms, LLC (Platteville, CO) operations. The Accountant I or II maintains adequate accounting policies and controls and assists the controllership in execution of these controls. They provide accurate and timely analysis as directed. In partnership with the accounting team, proactively identify improvements for month-end close, financial reporting, payables, compliance and other general accounting functions. May assist in managing fixed assets, cash forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, maintaining/enhancing internal controls, variance analysis, financial reporting, etc. This position requires a willingness to learn, be accountable, and be accurate. Accounting, financial acumen, and data and analytic skills will help this person be successful in the role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows and helps ensure compliance of federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS) and company developed policies and procedures.
• Continuous improvement.
• Supports month-end close and is responsible for the preparation / review of various account reconciliations.
• Helps with preparation of month end accruals
• Fixed asset accounting, depreciation, amortization and construction-in-progress tracking and capitalization
• Inventory and feed accounting
• Assists in performing operational analysis, trends, projections, and forecasting vs. month budgeted KPI's.
• Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration including technological advances.
• Assists in variance analysis. Compares actuals to projected results and prior year actuals.
• Supports providing accurate information for audits and filings.
• Provides ad hoc reporting as requested from internal stakeholders.
• Other opportunities / assignments will follow based on performance and results.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Understanding of ERP systems and how your stewardship activities affect other areas and processes within the organization and ERP.
• Ability to understand operations' systems including manufacturing batching systems, warehouse management systems, poultry flock management systems and their interfaces with the ERP.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information to others. Directors, managers, peers and others in the organization.
• Ability to lead people, delegate, and hold others accountable to results.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting with relevant experience
• 0-4 years of accounting experience with escalating responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient with accounting related software for mid to large corporations
• Experience with Power BI or other data analytic tools

Travel: Ability to travel 5-15%

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (w/ employer match), HSA, Dependent care FSA, Employee assistance program, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Paid sick leave, FAMLI, Disability insurance, & Life insurance.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $59,000 - $75,000 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday in Office – 15121 Country Road 32 Platteville, CO 80651