What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at NativeSeed Group?
Company Description The NativeSeed Group is a vertically integrated seed company, combining seed science, farming, and conservation to support healthy, resilient landscapes. The team includes passionate seed scientists, farmers, and conservation professionals who collaborate to help land ecosystems thrive. Seed is sourced from strategically located production farms spanning thousands of acres, ensuring consistent quality and supply. The company also leverages a broad wildland seed collection network across 13 western states and partners with producers throughout the U.S. and Canada to offer diverse, regionally adapted seed solutions.
Role Description The Accounting Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Lehi, UT, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role includes preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing general ledger activity, and overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Daily responsibilities also involve reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with audits and internal controls. The person in this role will coach and support accounting staff, implement process improvements, and help maintain a strong, efficient accounting function aligned with the company’s growth.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing Financial Statements and related reports.
- Demonstrated Analytical Skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Hands-on experience with Journal Entries (Accounting), general ledger management, and period-end closing processes.
- Solid understanding of Finance principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- Prior experience in an accounting leadership or supervisory role, preferably in manufacturing, agriculture, or related industries.
- Attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work on-site in Lehi, UT in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.