Financial Accounting Manager- 1st Shift

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI

11h

About The Position

This is a non-production support role responsible for day-to-day accounting for MTP’s poultry processing operation and ownership of the month-end close. The Financial Accounting Manager maintains the general ledger in the company’s ERP system and provides accurate, timely financial statements and management reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The role oversees key accounting areas, including 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 supervises, trains, and develops accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff; manages monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; prepares and reviews financial statements and management analyses; and supports budgeting, forecasting, and requests from the CFO. The role maintains accounting controls, policies, procedures, and ERP account structures, and leads process improvements. It also oversees inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, tax filings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and payroll accounting, and serves as the primary contact for external auditors. The position is performed in normal office conditions, with occasional work in cold, wet plant areas, such as during physical inventory counts. It requires use of standard office equipment, extended computer-screen viewing, lifting and moving materials up to 20 pounds, and occasional walking and stair climbing. The role may require occasional extended hours at month-end, year-end, and during the audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
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 extracting 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 ability to explain financial results to non-accounting managers.
Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and bring a continuous-improvement mindset to processes and controls.
Accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail, with ability to meet close deadlines and scheduled work hours, including occasional extended hours at month-end, year-end, and during the audit.
Effective communication with multiple levels of management and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to problem-solve and assist with resolution, follow written and verbal instructions, and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent attendance, integrity, and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, work in normal office conditions, use standard office equipment, lift and move up to 20 pounds, walk and climb stairs occasionally, view computer screens for extended periods, and occasionally work in cold, wet plant areas.
Ability to communicate clearly and audibly, understand spoken requests, detect and hear emergency alarms, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.

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 MTP’s poultry processing operation and own the month-end close.
Manage and supervise the accounting team, including assigning and reviewing work and conducting performance reviews.
Train and develop accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff.
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, 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 general ledger and chart of accounts in the ERP system, and lead improvements to 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, including payment runs, collections, and bank reconciliations.
Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing and review payroll journal entries and accruals.
Perform other tasks assigned by leadership or management.