Accounting Manager - Hatcheries

Mountaire•Millsboro, DE

32d

About The Position

This job will ensure specific concentrations of accounts managed are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with Mountaire policies and procedures. Responsible for managing and developing a team with expertise and skill in their assigned area of concentration. This job will handle the daily and monthly accounting activities for all Mountaire operations, each within specified areas of expertise and will be focused on ensuring the accuracy of financial information to safeguard the assets of the company. Completes the month-end close process and reporting. Maintains an experienced staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing (i.e., bills, new vendor set-up, etc.). Various responsibilities of each area may include but are not limited to, facilitating the invoicing process, creating and distributing sales invoices (poultry, grain, miscellaneous), cash applications for all facilities, costing and reconciling quantities of finished goods inventories. Prepares product profit and losses (P&Ls) and provides explanation of major variances. Provides direction and support for the assigned team. Guides training and development of the team to increase competency and commitment. Prepares ad-hoc reporting and analyses as needed and any special projects required by the Live Accounting Controller - Feed Mills & Hatcheries. Assists and supports audit initiatives. Monitors, enforces and tests internal control systems. Prepares the annual budget for the respective area. Directs and reviews staff activities and other special projects as assigned. Promotes and maintains a safe and secure work environment for associates in accordance with Mountaire policies. Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance. Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
5 - 7 years’ relevant work experience.
Understanding generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

Poultry experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Completes the month-end close process and reporting.
Maintains an experienced staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing (i.e., bills, new vendor set-up, etc.).
Facilitating the invoicing process, creating and distributing sales invoices (poultry, grain, miscellaneous), cash applications for all facilities, costing and reconciling quantities of finished goods inventories.
Prepares product profit and losses (P&Ls) and provides explanation of major variances.
Provides direction and support for the assigned team.
Guides training and development of the team to increase competency and commitment.
Prepares ad-hoc reporting and analyses as needed and any special projects required by the Live Accounting Controller - Feed Mills & Hatcheries.
Assists and supports audit initiatives.
Monitors, enforces and tests internal control systems.
Prepares the annual budget for the respective area.
Directs and reviews staff activities and other special projects as assigned.
Promotes and maintains a safe and secure work environment for associates in accordance with Mountaire policies.