Accounting Manager in Training

JBS Foods; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental insurance

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring an Accounting Manager in Training to oversee all financial aspects of operations accounting within the facility management team. The role emphasizes cost reduction through reporting and analysis, budgeting, and internal control development in line with Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP.

The position requires a 4-year Accounting/Finance degree and 3–5 years in operational accounting, with SAP/Excel proficiency. Relocation may be needed; strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in operational accounting.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems, Excel and Microsoft.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, reports and analyses.
• Payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and cost accounting knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and team skills; supervision experience.
• Willing to relocate based on Accounting Manager openings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of reports summarizing activity, expenses and variances.
• Assist with development of internal control procedures and compliance.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and safeguard company assets.
• Manage Accounting function at the location for cross-training and staff development.
• Coordinate preparation of yearly budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financials and variance reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Manage and control payroll functions.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit teams on statements.
• Oversee inventory controls and accuracy.

Skills

Operational accounting

Payroll knowledge

General ledger

Accounts payable

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Leadership

Supervision

Relocation willingness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Accounting Manager in Training

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all financial aspects of operations accounting as a key member of the facility management team.

Key responsibilities are to work closely with operations and accounting management to reduce costs through reporting and analysis, weekly & monthly financial preparation and reporting including budgeting, to assist and direct the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and to insure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 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, 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.

BASIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience combined operational accounting. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Willing to relocate based on company Accounting Manager openings.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance with 18 credit hours in accounting preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• 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;
• Base Salary range of $67,878.00 - $82,471.50
• 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; and
• 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

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.