Senior Accountant

Danville, VA
Full Time
Accounting and Finance
Experienced
AeroFarms is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Danville, Virginia. This role will support core accounting operations and play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. Position will report to our Accounting Director.

About AeroFarms
The world needs our help. Today 8 billion people live on the planet with less arable land than ever before. We need a solution to cultivate more using less and define the future of farming for generations to come.  
AeroFarms is transforming agriculture with people and the planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming, we use proprietary technology to grow produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides—ever. The result is a portfolio of products that deliver exceptional flavor, freshness, and nutritional value.

Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies five years in a row and named to Fortune’s 2022 Change the World list, AeroFarms is redefining how food is grown and distributed. Now available in more than 2,000 stores across the United States, we are scaling our award-winning brand and technology globally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections tracking, and reconciliation of customer accounts
  • Prepare and review cash reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of daily cash activity
  • Own Inventory accounting, including posting of inventory consumption to production and ending inventory balances each period.
  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts related to revenue, receivables, and cash
  • Assist with revenue recognition and related accounting analysis
  • Partner with operations and sales teams to resolve billing and collection issues
  • Support internal and external audit processes by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications
  • CPA required
  • 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or corporate accounting)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, food production, or high-growth companies a plus
  • Experience with accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, and month-end close
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
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