Production Accountant

Who We Are and What We DoFarmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Production Accountant

Job Description Job Details

Job Title:

Production Accountant Department:
Accounting / Finance

Reports To:

Senior Plant AccountantFLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Harrisonburg, VA Facilities Work Arrangement:
On-Site Shift /

Schedule:

Full-time Travel Requirements:
Less than 10%

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The Production Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of production, inventory, and operational financial data within a manufacturing environment. This position works closely with plant operations, accounting, and finance teams to reconcile production activity, support inventory controls, and assist with reporting, month-end close, and continuous process improvement efforts.

The Production Accountant supports plant management by interpreting operational reports, identifying gaps, contributing to improvement action plans, and helping ensure timely, accurate information is available to support decision-making in a manufacturing and poultry production environment.

Key Responsibilities Reconcile production data across plant systems and physical locations.

Balance finished goods and raw material inventories on a daily basis.

Support weekly inventory counts, trailer reconciliations, and Bill of Lading documentation.

Reconcile sales transactions and internal product transfers between plants and freezer locations.

Reconcile copacker product receipts between shipping and procurement functions.

Enter and validate daily production metrics and coordinate reporting with the operations team.

Assist with supply inventory counts and record adjustments in applicable systems.

Support plant management by interpreting operational reports, identifying gaps, and contributing to improvement action plans.

Assist with general ledger account reviews to ensure expense accuracy and support the month-end close process.

Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve vendor-related issues.

Crosstrain to provide backup coverage for accounting team members in other functional areas.

Collaborate with Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis on projects, budgeting, and audit activities.

Compensation Compensation Range: $58,000 - $78,000

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits:
Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2–4 years of professional experience, preferably within a manufacturing or logistics environment.

Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

High attention to detail with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Energetic…