Senior Corporate Accountant

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Georgia seeks a Senior Accountant who will own daily cash visibility, partner with Treasury and Accounting leadership, and safeguard cash processes across a multi-entity organization.

This role blends hands-on accounting with process improvement to positively impact liquidity, forecasting, and financial reporting, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate accounting or treasury.
• Experience in a large, multi-entity organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, M3, Adage) and system improvements.
• Strong cash management and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and large data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash activity across bank accounts and entities.
• Perform and oversee bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare daily cash position reports with trends and risks.
• Execute cash movements with proper approvals and documentation.
• Support cash flow forecasting by analyzing trends.
• Lead month-end close related to cash and treasury.
• Assist audits with documentation and requests.
• Improve controls and documentation; collaborate with Treasury.

Skills

Cash management

Banking operations

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

M3

Adage

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role in managing and safeguarding the company’s cash across a large, complex organization. In this role, you’ll own daily cash visibility, partner closely with Treasury and Accounting leadership, and help ensure our cash processes are accurate, well-controlled, and continuously improving.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting work and process improvement, and who wants to have a direct impact on liquidity, forecasting, and financial reporting.

What You’ll Do

Cash Management & Treasury Operations

• Manage daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts and entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform and oversee bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues quickly
• Prepare and share daily cash position reports, highlighting trends, risks, and recommended actions
• Execute cash movements (transfers, wires, ACH, investments) with appropriate approvals and documentation
• Support cash flow forecasting by analyzing trends and identifying key drivers of variance
• Serve as a key contact for banking partners and internal teams, helping resolve complex issues

Credit & Loan Activity

Monitor and reconcile loan and credit facility activity to ensure timely payments and accurate tracking

• Calculate and review interest related to loans and credit agreements
• Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare and review journal entries for cash, debt, and treasury transactions
• Own balance sheet reconciliations for cash and related accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Lead cash-related month-end close activities and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and banking policies; proactively identify and improve control gaps
• Partner with Treasury on bank account management, fee analysis, and process documentation
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate cash management and reconciliation processes
• Support enhancements to ERP and treasury systems, including testing and implementation
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives related to cash flow, reporting, and controls
• Share knowledge and provide informal guidance to team members as needed

What You Bring

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, treasury, or cash management
• Experience in a large or complex organization with multiple entities and bank accounts is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, M3, Adage, or similar); experience with system improvements or implementations is helpful
• Skills & Strengths
• Strong understanding of cash management, banking operations, and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Additional Information

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports

Work is performed in a standard office environment, with flexibility for reasonable accommodations

We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and compliant workplace

Why This Role Matters

In this role, your work directly supports the company’s financial stability and decision-making. You’ll help ensure we have clear visibility into our cash position, strong controls in place, and efficient processes that scale with the business.