Accounting Manager Live Operations

Pilgrim's • Harrisonburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager Live Operations is responsible for accounting and financial activities relating to pullets, breeders, hatcheries, the feed mill, broilers, and live haul for the complex. The position supervises a clerical staff of 4–6 employees, including hiring, training, and development. It prepares financial reports, key performance indicators, and Agri Stats data; supports budget preparation and variance analysis; manages grower pay and related accounting processes; and ensures accurate inventory, fixed-asset, and Sarbanes-Oxley reporting for live production. The manager communicates results and findings to management and performs related tasks as requested.

The position is based at Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation Broadway Complex FeedMill in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of previous accounting experience; poultry industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to solve analytical accounting problems.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous accounting experience in the poultry industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a clerical staff of 4–6 people, including hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Prepare accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reports, key performance indicators, and Agri Stats data for the complex.
• Work with live operations department managers to prepare capital and operating budgets.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis during the year.
• Manage accounting for grower pay, purchases of outside birds, and special flocks.
• Ensure proper reporting of inventories and fixed assets for all cost centers within live production.
• Meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements as they relate to live production.
• Communicate results and findings to management daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Perform related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service and subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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