Summary

The Feed Accounting Specialist supports all accounting functions tied to feed mill operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and manages key accounting workflows tied to ingredient purchases, feed production, and inventory. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with both operational and finance teams. Reports to the Feedmill Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile ingredient invoices and coordinate with procurement
• Track feed production data and verify accuracy of daily and weekly reports
• Maintain and reconcile feed inventory, including cycle counts and adjustments
• Prepare journal entries related to feed production, usage, and ingredient costs
• Review production variances and escalate discrepancies when necessary
• Support month-end close activities for feed operations
• Generate weekly feed cost reports and performance summaries
• Assist with annual feed budget creation and updates
• Support internal and external audit requests tied to feed operations
• Monitor ingredient pricing and update cost tables as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements
• Coordinate with nutrition, live production, and accounting teams on data accuracy
• Review vendor statements and resolve billing inconsistencies
• Maintain documentation for all feed mill transactions
• Assist with updates in MTECH or related feed management systems
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Two to four years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or agriculture
• Feed mill or production accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems such as MTECH or SAP is helpful
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and reconcile discrepancies
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Occasional bending, reaching, and kneeling required

Work Environment

• Office-based role within a production setting
• Regular interaction with feed mill operations
• Some local travel to company facilities may be required