
Senior Accountant
Vital Farms
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alaska • Hawaii • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support all phases of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including preparing journal entries, variance analysis, and roll-forwards in more complex accounting areas of the business such as accrued expenses, broker commissions, sales tax liabilities, and payroll related entries.
- Support SOX compliance and internal controls by maintaining thorough documentation, adhering to standard processes, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen control effectiveness across assigned areas.
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives within the GL function, helping to streamline close timelines, automate manual processes, and scale reporting capabilities as the business and regulatory complexity grows.
- Partner cross-functional with departments throughout the company to identify ways accounting can provide support to improve business decisions and reporting.
- Act as a mentor and technical resource for more junior team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture within the broader Accounting organization.
- Serve as backup to duties throughout the accounting department as needed such as fixed asset accounting and farm accounting operations.
- Be go to person for management on special project work as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- A highly skilled accountant with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Strong ERP experience (Microsoft D365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Known for your attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work independently.
- A strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments.
- Highly organized and has experience prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to travel up to 10–20% to company facilities, company/team meetings, and cross-functional meetings.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesvariance analysisaccrued expensesbroker commissionssales tax liabilitiespayroll accountingGAAPinternal control frameworksprocess improvementfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
attention to detailaccountabilityindependencecommunicationcollaborationmentoringorganizational skillsprioritizationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA certification