Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant I

Department: TFACTG - TF Accounting

Location: Johnstown, OH

Reports To: Controller

Job Type: Full-time, on-site preferred (possibility for hybrid)

Compensation: Salaried

The Senior Accountant I is responsible for overseeing financial operations. This role requires advanced expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement. The Senior Accountant I will lead critical accounting functions, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key liaison between the accounting department and senior management. Success in this role demands exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Essential Job Functions

• Optimize all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Implement advanced financial controls and accounting policies
• Oversee account reconciliations and resolve accounting issues
• Spearhead the preparation of financial statements and reports for senior management and external stakeholders
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, providing critical analysis and recommendations
• Enhance cost accounting systems, including inventory valuation and overhead allocation
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other relevant standards
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Expert-level skills financial modeling and advanced Excel functions
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
• Proven experience in implementing and optimizing ERP systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

• Master's degree in Accounting or CPA
• Advanced expertise in data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Knowledge of lean accounting principles and process improvement methodologies
• Experience in cost accounting and financial planning in the agricultural or food production industry
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions accounting

The role primarily involves office work with potential for on-site visits to production facilities. May be required to work extended hours during peak periods such as month-end close or annual audits. This position may require occasional weekend work and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

Benefits:

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.