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Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer 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 Accountant
FLSA 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 self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Canopy or other Business Intelligence tools.

• Flexibility to adapt to ad hoc schedule changes.

• Ability to work comfortably in both office and plant environments.

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
Work is performed on-site in both office and plant environments at the Harrisonburg, VA facilities. Regular access to plant production areas is required. The team member must be able to tolerate varying temperatures, including heat, wet, and chilled environments. Appropriate safety equipment is required, including hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and any additional personal protective equipment required by task, location, or safety standards. This position requires the ability to navigate a two-story staircase and move safely throughout office, plant, and production areas.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.
About Farmer Focus
Farmer Focus exists 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 producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.
EOE, including disability/vets
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.