Senior Accountant

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! 

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. 

Your Role:

As a Senior Accountant, you will serve as a technical owner and trusted partner responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of Vital Farms’ financial records. This role requires advanced accounting judgment, strong cross-functional partnership, and a commitment to continuous improvement as the business grows.

What You'll Do:

• 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. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• 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.
• 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.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered! 

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote 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).
• 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.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.