Financial Accounting Manager- 1st Shift

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This is a non-production support role responsible for leading day-to-day accounting for MTP’s poultry processing operation and owning the month-end close. The manager supervises the accounting team and maintains the general ledger in the company’s ERP system, delivering accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The role oversees account reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, use tax, payroll accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and coordination of the annual audit. The position operates under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and must meet USDA, MIOSHA, HACCP, GMP, and company standards and Core Values. The manager prepares and reviews financial statements and management analyses, supports budgets and forecasts, maintains internal controls and accounting procedures, and leads improvements to accounting processes and reporting. The role also supports payroll processing and other duties assigned by leadership or management. The role is primarily performed in normal office conditions, with occasional work in cold, wet plant areas, such as during physical inventory counts. It involves use of standard office equipment, extended computer-screen viewing, occasional lifting and moving of materials up to 20 pounds, and occasional walking and stair climbing. The physical demands also include sitting and standing, and twisting, bending, reaching, and using hands and fingers during the shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; equivalent experience considered.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
At least 2 years of experience supervising accounting staff.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the month-end close process.
Strong understanding of use tax and fixed asset accounting.
Experience with an ERP system, including pulling and analyzing data from it.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and building reconciliation and reporting workbooks.
Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to explain financial results to non-accounting managers.
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of management, manage multiple tasks, take initiative, prioritize work, and work with minimal supervision.
Accuracy, reliability, attention to detail, integrity, problem-solving ability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Ability to meet close deadlines and scheduled work hours, including occasional extended hours at month-end, year-end, and during the audit.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work in a team environment, and maintain excellent attendance.
Ability to perform the role’s physical functions and work occasionally in cold, wet plant areas.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Manufacturing or food processing experience, including inventory and cost accounting, strongly preferred.
QAD experience is a plus.
ADP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting for the poultry processing operation and own the month-end close.
Manage, supervise, train, and develop accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff; assign and review work and conduct performance reviews.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including the close calendar, journal entries, accruals, and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare and review the trial balance and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with GAAP.
Prepare management reports and analyses, including budget-to-actual, margin, and variance reporting; support the annual budget, forecasts, and CFO requests.
Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including inventory valuation, production work order close, and review of yield and cost variances.
Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger structure in the ERP system, and lead improvements that automate or simplify accounting processes and reporting.
Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and tracking capital projects.
Research, prepare, and file use tax returns; support other tax and compliance filings, including property tax and 1099s.
Maintain internal controls and written accounting policies and procedures, and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash activities, including payment runs, collections, and bank reconciliations.
Serve as the primary payroll-processing backup and review payroll journal entries and accruals.
Perform other tasks assigned by leadership or management.