Pilgrim's · 16 hours ago
Accounting Manager I (Live Side)
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expPilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee all financial aspects of live operations accounting, focusing on cost reduction through reporting and analysis, budgeting, and compliance with accounting principles.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
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 Accounting function at thelocation 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, 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
Qualification
Required
5-7 years' experience combined operational accounting
Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel and Microsoft
Must be able to examine and verify financial documents and reports
Must be able 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
Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Strong leadership and team skills
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Preferred
4-year degree in Accounting or Finance with 18 credit hours in accounting preferred
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs
Better Futures
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
💼 SENIOR DIRECTOR
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