Accounting Manager I

Pilgrim's • Lafayette, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring an Accounting Manager I for its new startup facility in LaFayette, Georgia. As a key member of the facility management team, this role is responsible for the financial aspects of operations accounting. The manager works with operations and accounting management to reduce costs through reporting and analysis, prepare weekly and monthly financials and budgets, develop internal controls, support compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

The position manages the accounting function at the facility, including payroll, inventory controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, staff development, and coordination with internal and external auditors. The role requires travel of up to 10% annually, with occasional overnight trips. A flexible schedule is required, including some weekends and varying shifts to meet deadlines. The position involves navigating production areas and equipment safely and identifying safety and food-safety risks.

Pilgrim’s describes itself as a global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. Its vision is to become the best and most respected company in its industry while creating opportunities for a better future for team members.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of combined operational accounting experience.
• Knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system, Excel, and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong leadership and team skills.
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and performance evaluation principles.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually, including occasional overnight stays of 1–4 days per trip.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekends and varying shifts, to meet deadlines.
• Ability to navigate production areas and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must complete post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks.
• Must provide documentation verifying employment eligibility by the end of the third day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance with 18 credit hours in accounting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct the preparation of reports summarizing business activity, operational expenses, and variances.
• Assist with developing internal control procedures, standards, and compliance.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and safeguard company assets.
• Manage the location’s accounting function to ensure cross-training, adequate coverage across functions, and appropriate staff development.
• Coordinate preparation of yearly budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements and variance reports.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Manage and control payroll functions.
• Work with internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual income statements.
• Maintain inventory controls and accuracy.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Identify and address safety and food-safety risks and promote safe practices throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, subject to the program’s standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level