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Numbers are your thingIn fact, 1 - 10 were your gateway numbersYou thought they were harmless and fun, but it didn’t take long before you were experimenting with double and triple digits, then decimals, fractions, rounding and then a mix of everythingAnd that’s when it really got out of handAnd now, you’re into cost and inventory accounting processesLike, waaaaaay into cycle counts and inventory transaction managementFortunately, that’s the kind of passion we’re looking for at vital farms, which is why we want to talk to you!
You see, we’re we’re on a mission to change the food industry one ethically-sourced ingredient at a timeWhile we’re known for our pasture raised eggs - giving our hens 108 square feet to roam and calling bullsh*t on terms like cage free and free range - the truth is we’ve got big plans to do so much moreThat’s because we give a cluck when it comes to the health of our animals, the health of our customers, and the health of our planet.
The cost accounting analyst reports to the senior manager of cost accounting and is primarily responsible for developing and continuously improving the company’s cost and inventory accounting processesThey will be a key business partner to the operations, supply chain, fp&a and general accounting teams.
If you’re as eggcited about that mission as we are, then we think you’re going to like the opportunities that come with being the cost accounting analyst here at vital farmsSo let’s dig in, shall we?
Assist with the inventory accounting processes:
Development, improvement, and maintenance of inventory transaction management and reconciliation processes leveraging erp system
Ensure accuracy of inventory on the balance sheet and cost of goods sold in the income statement
Maintain perpetual inventory by monitoring cycle count programs and controlling co-manufacturing inventory; coordination and guidance for physical inventory counts
Drive implementation of standard costing system from average cost method:
Develop deep understanding of current costing processes, raw materials and cost drivers
Partner with netsuite it support and operations team to develop and implement standard costing system
Be the subject matter expert on costing and drive continuous improvement:
Develop deep understanding of production processes and material sourcing
Drive constant improvement of costing accuracy, forecasting and overall visibility
Proactively identify and raise cost and process improvement opportunities
What you bring to the table:
Minimum of 2 years in cost accounting role, food and beverage industry preferred
Excellent excel skills
Deep experience working with erp systems (netsuite is a plus however oracle, sap, etcSufficient)
Attention to detail: strive for “zero defect” work product
Curiosity: a drive to continuously learn and improve
You’re 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 else’s boots – you seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
You don’t walk on eggshells – you’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
What’s in it for you:
The base salary range represents vital farms research into national market data for similarly sized cpg companies and is just one of many data points considered when determining base salaryCompensation is determined on a case-by-case basis & will vary depending on factors including, but not limited, to prior work or industry experience, unique skills which may be relevant to the role and education level to the extent education is relevant to the positionFurther, base salary is just one component of vital farms` total compensation package for employeesThe base salary range for this position is: $65k-$75k.
A fast-paced, energetic 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)
Company-wide bonus program; when we succeed together, we celebrate together
Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% contribution from day 1
Free eggs, butter, and ghee, 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
Who we are: vital farms is a certified b corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwideWe started on a single family-farm in austin, tx in 2007, with 20 rhode island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agricultureToday, vital farms is the leading producer of pasture raised eggs, partnering with more than 225 family farms, and selling into over 17,250 grocery stores around the countryWe believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholdersThis includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cowsIn short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Next steps: shortly after you complete your application, you`ll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our processIf you don`t immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter! in order to fulfill vital farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needVital farms does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law.
