Staff Accountant — Manufacturing & Inventory Insight

Wayne Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform accounting tasks and participate in projects related to reconciling and explaining profit and loss for fresh operations.

The role includes duties such as reconciling data from Adage, validating lbs received, evaluating weights, and preparing journal entries at month end. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential, with 1–3 years of accounting experience recommended.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience with solid knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in poultry or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sales and purchases data with inventory database.
• Ensure accuracy of weights and yields across locations.
• Verify pricing accuracy to prevent over/under billing.
• Evaluate outside claims related to short weights and price adjustments.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss summaries and reports.
• Create journal entries for month-end and balance GL accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Cost and variance analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform accounting tasks and participate in projects related to reconciling and explaining profit and loss for fresh operations.

The role includes duties such as reconciling data from Adage, validating lbs received, evaluating weights, and preparing journal entries at month end. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential, with 1–3 years of accounting experience recommended.