Associate Accounting Manager

Smithfield Foods • Rose Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Associate Accounting Manager is responsible for accounting functions. This involves planning, directing, and managing timely analysis and decision support in the finance department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related discipline from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work through complex, unstructured problems.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP accounting practices.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills.
• Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various projects with short deadlines at the same time.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and to handle competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as company-wide key resource on US GAAP and IFRS accounting matters and financial disclosure requirements.
• Assist financial reporting and accounting teams in resolving accounting-related questions regarding business transactions and other non-routine matters.
• Engage in and perform accounting research related to new or complex transactions.
• Engage with accounting/finance personnel and other business leaders to build and enhance awareness of various accounting requirements and accounting policies.
• Review and interpret upcoming changes to US GAAP and IFRS standards and assess financial statement, disclosure and operational process implications.
• Manage implementation of new accounting guidance.
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage the audit deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist with ad-hoc special projects and Corporate initiatives.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

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