Job Title: Accountant II
Department: Accounting
Location: Platteville, Colorado
Reports To: Controller
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Travel: 5-15%
Compensation: $69,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience, quaifications, and business needs.
Job Summary
The Accountant II is a key member of the local accounting team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial data and results for company operations, maintaining accounting policies and controls, and assisting with their execution. The position involves providing timely analysis, identifying improvements for accounting functions, and supporting various financial activities. Success in this role requires a willingness to learn, accountability, accuracy, and strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, and best practices
- Support month-end close processes and prepare/review account reconciliations
- Process month-end accruals and fixed asset accounting
- Manage inventory and feed accounting
- Conduct operational analysis, trends, projections, and compare results to budgeted KPIs
- Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration
- Perform variance analysis and compare actuals to projected results
- Perform audits and filings with accurate information
- Provide ad hoc reporting for internal stakeholders
- Contribute to and initiate continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with relevant experience
- 2+ years of accounting experience with escalating responsibilities
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Experience with ERP systems and their organizational impact
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with accounting software for mid to large corporations
- Experience with Power BI or other data analytic tools
- Familiarity with operations systems (manufacturing, warehouse, poultry flock management)
Work Environment
This position requires the ability to travel 5-15% of the time. The role primarily involves office work with potential for on-site visits to production facilities.
About Us
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Disclosure
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
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