Accountant

Accountant – Warsaw, IN

Do you want to understand the numbers behind a real operation – not just book them? Then let’s talk. We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Warsaw, Indiana – someone who will own month-end close activities, inventory reconciliations for our feed mill and plant, and serve as a trusted partner to the operations teams behind them.

Who We Are

When it comes to what makes a remarkable egg, we know a thing (or a dozen). With over 70 years of experience in Free Range farming, we’ve learned the ins and outs of what it takes to produce a richer yolk and more flavorful egg; from our beautiful farms and the specialty breeds of birds that roam on them to their high-quality feed, all the way to the stores we partner with to get them to your kitchen, there’s an extra dose of Happy in every step. The proof is inside the shell.

Our headquarters reside in the beautiful Northwest Arkansas Region where poultry farming is plentiful and recreational activities for humans is endless. This role is based in our Warsaw, Indiana office, close to the farms, feed mill, and plant operations it supports.

You’ll Fit Right in at Happy Egg If:

• You are hungry to grow and eager to join an organization with aspirational goals.
• You want a place that rewards personal contributions, hard work, initiative, and collaboration.
• You enjoy partnering with operations teams and getting out from behind the spreadsheet to understand what is driving the numbers.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy every day looking a little different.

Key Job Duties For This Role Include:

• Monitor G/L accounts, perform month-end close activities, and ensure accuracy of month-end reporting.
• Generate Journal Entries and perform Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of feed mill and plant egg inventory, researching and resolving discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Identify and research variances between actuals and budget/forecast.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison between Finance and functional areas of the Company, including feed mill and plant operations.
• Support the month-end close and consolidation of multiple entities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, including invoice review, cash application, and resolving vendor and customer discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for Finance and business partners.

What Happy Egg Offers To You:

Happy Egg offers a world class benefits package, which includes 3 weeks Paid Time Off, 9 paid holidays, 401(k) matching, health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Happy Egg will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Happy Egg does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

You’ll Really Wow Us If:

• You’ve got 3 to 5 years of Accounting Experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting in a manufacturing, processing, or agricultural environment.
• Strong Excel skills and hands-on experience working in an ERP system.
• You are comfortable spending time on site at the feed mill and plant, working shoulder to shoulder with operations.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Meet firm deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in Financial and Managerial accounting.
• Highly efficient and organized self-starter who does not need to be over managed.
• Hungry to Grow: This role requires an individual looking to grow and make an impact. The opportunity to craft the role into what you want it to be and to help drive innovation and optimization.
• Grace and poise under pressure: In a high-growth business, things are always changing, and there are times when things get intense. We pride ourselves on being able to function at a high level even when things get busy by working together as a team and communicating effectively.
• You bring a positive attitude and genuinely care about the people you work with.