Accounting Supervisor

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to assist the Complex Finance Manager in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on plant costs and performance across products and processes.

The role includes supervising GL activities, cost accounting, budgeting, and monthly closes, with mentorship and cross-training of staff to support operational goals and annual plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum four years of accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities and general ledger entries.
• Analyze cost drivers, prepare reports, and monitor plant performance.
• Oversee monthly closes and issue financial statements.
• Mentor staff and support annual operating planning for plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Timekeeping & payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADAGE

M-Tech

Excel

Job description

SHIFT HOURS

8 am- 5 pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Accounting Supervisor assists the Complex Finance Manager with the monitoring, analyzing, preparation and reporting of performance, cost drivers and variances related to the plant operational costs of various products and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Assist the Complex Finance Mgr with the supervision of the day-to-day accounting activities, general ledger entries, reporting, product costing, performance analysis budgeting and forecasting to ensure accurate reporting and financial statements
• Monitor, analyze and prepare reports on cost drivers and plant performance including cost per lb, plant variances and statistics; communicate unusual variances to appropriate personnel
• Compile data and prepare financial statements including balance sheet, trial balance, and income statement; distribute to appropriate personnel
• Oversee monthly closing process and issuance of performance and financial reports including general ledger entries, approve month end reconciliations and assist with identifying root cause of performance fluctuations as relates to financial performance reporting unusual findings to appropriate personnel
• Oversee weekly manufacturing/ conversion cost analysis including weekly profit and loss reports to ensure accuracy
• Mentor, coach, and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Provide direction to accounting staff in the absence of Complex Finance Mgr to ensure daily tasks and responsibilities are completed as required
• Assist complex leadership in preparation of annual operating plan (AOP) for Plant operations and statistical goals
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited institution

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience as an accountant. Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant or Controller track preferred; experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience with knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Knowledge of finance, financial indicators, payroll and product cost modeling as pertains to meat/ poultry processing, grow-out, hatchery and feed mill operations preferred
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) with additional knowledge of Adage, M-Tech or other similar systems/ software preferred
• Exceptional communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual preferred
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative, sense of urgency, and possess a strong customer-centric attitude, and high energy level, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of intense concentration
• Ability to work non-standard shifts when required by business conditions (i.e. holiday, weekend, and/or extended shifts)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.