ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Pilgrim's Pride - Russellville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Russellville, AL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounting Manager position at Pilgrim's in Russellville, Alabama, is a critical role responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of operations accounting. As a key member of the facility management team, the Accounting Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the facility. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as the ability to manage a team effectively. The Accounting Manager will be tasked with preparing and directing the preparation of reports that summarize business activity, operational expenses, and variances. This includes coordinating the preparation of yearly budgets and ensuring that all financial reporting is accurate and timely. In addition to financial reporting, the Accounting Manager will assist in the development of internal control procedures and standards to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets. This role will also involve managing the accounting function at the location, ensuring that there is adequate cross-training and coverage across all functions, as well as promoting appropriate staff development. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts, managing payroll functions, and working with both internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual income statements. Furthermore, the role includes overseeing inventory controls and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational accounting, with 5-7 years of experience in the field. They should possess knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems, as well as proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential, along with strong leadership and team-building abilities. The Accounting Manager will be expected to examine and verify financial documents and reports, prepare a variety of financial statements, and have a solid understanding of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing or directing preparation of reports summarizing business activity, operational expenses, and variances.
• Assisting with the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance.
• Ensuring proper segregation of duties exists and company assets are safeguarded.
• Managing the accounting function at the location to ensure cross-training and adequate coverage across all functions and appropriate staff development.
• Coordinating preparation of yearly budgets.
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly and monthly financials and variance reporting.
• Reconciling appropriate balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Managing and controlling payroll functions.
• Working with internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual income statements.
• Responsible for inventory controls and accuracy.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience in combined operational accounting.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal recordkeeping.
• Understanding of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and cost accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong leadership and team skills.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.