Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Requisition Number: SRACC002364

Posted: May 24, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

Waitsfield, VT, USA +1 more locations

Pay or shift range: $73,000 USD to $83,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Salary Range for this position is $73-83k

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role works closely with the accounting team and cross-functional partners to maintain compliance with GAAP, improve processes, and support audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations (manage the account reconciliation process)
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances against budget and prior periods
• Assist in month-end and year-end activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain strong documentation standards for journal entries and account reconciliations
• Develop an understanding of the business and forge strong relationships with the manufacturing sites and other departments
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries
• Responsible for the fixed asset monthly process
• Partner with FP&A and accounting resources to ensure budget details are loaded properly
• Ownership of payroll and benefit accounting entries as required
• Responsible for all grant accounting inclusive of accounting, tracking and reconciliation
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of expense reporting module - Certify
• Manage the lease accounting setup, monthly accounting, reconciliation and compliance
• Provide strategic oversight and governance for all R&D tax credit activities across the organization
• Lead a monthly Capital Committee meeting and collaborate with project managers
• Assist with special projects, and policy updates as needed
• Drive process improvements to streamline the flow of information within the department and across the company's sites
• Key accounting resource supporting the conversion and implementation of a new ERP system
• Provide guidance and review the work of accountants
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Level – Required/Preferred – BS Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA a plus

Work Experience – 5+ years of progressive experience

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Organized, strong work ethic and detail-oriented
• Passionate with an ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Desire to learn the fundamentals of the industry and take on new challenges
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced environment
• Supervisory experience a plus but not required
• JD Edwards, SAGE and systems conversion experience a plus

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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