Accounting Manager

We are a long-standing agricultural seed company rooted in the Southeast, working closely with partners to produce, package, and distribute quality seed. Our business is seasonal, relationship-driven, and hands-on — and we’re proud of it. We are passionate about SERVICE and our mission is to serve employees and customers in a way that reflects Christ.

We’re looking for a Accounting Manager who understands agriculture, inventory, and the rhythm of a crop year — someone who wants to be a trusted part of the operation, not just sit behind a spreadsheet.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, with oversight of AR, AP, payroll, and benefits. You’ll work closely with ownership, sales, operations, and seed production to ensure the financial side of the business is accurate, timely, and practical.

If you’ve worked in agriculture, seed, manufacturing, or another seasonal, inventory-heavy business — this role will feel familiar.

If you are looking to make an impact by optimizing financial processes and driving efficiency, we encourage you to apply!

• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for management.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
• Provide ownership with timely financial insight and risk awareness.
• Coordinate with outside accountants for tax and audit support.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Oversee and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable coordinators.
• Monitor invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, tax filings (including sales tax), and vendor payments.

• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and county/state financial regulations.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns and manage agricultural tax exemptions.
• Assist in audits by maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
• Implement and oversee internal financial controls to minimize risks.

• Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to management for strategic decision-making.
• Manage seasonal cash flow swings and monitor daily cash position.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for improving financial processes and efficiencies.
• Maintain accounting software and financial reporting systems to ensure accuracy and functionality.

• Reconcile inventory quantities and costs.
• Account for grower advances, settlements, and production costs.
• Track and value packaged seed and grower-produced seed.
• Understand crop-year timing vs. fiscal-year reporting.

• Submit and approve payroll while ensuring payroll tax compliance.
• Administer employee benefits (health insurance, retirement, supplemental insurance, etc.) and serve as point of contact for employee benefit questions.
• Track eligibility, enrollments, and changes in benefits.
• Coordinate with benefit brokers and vendors and assist ownership with benefit renewals and cost analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting, including seasonal cash flow planning.
• Detail-oriented but practical business-minded.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines (comfortable working cross-functionally).
• Knowledge of payroll and sales tax processing and tax compliance.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Experience with ERP or ag-related accounting systems (e.g. Agvance, Net Suite, etc.).

• Experience in agriculture, seed, grain, feed, fertilizer,…