Senior General Accounting Analyst

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

The General Accounting Team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our company. These personnel examine financial data for accurate costing, trends and opportunities, and performance against target. The Analyst will be responsible for general ledger work, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, financial reporting and financial statement analytics. This position requires a solid understanding of the fundamentals and principles of accounting, experience with SAP and various software tools used in the department, and the ability to handle most regular issues independently. Data/information accuracy and timeliness is critical in this position. This position involves problem solving on a daily basis and is expected to continually review system and process design for improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or related field and 5+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and business principles, including GAAP, and ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols.
• Strong experience with technical accounting research and documentation.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid math skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Displays professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think creatively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment, where tasks and priorities are rapidly changing.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time based upon project need.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or CPA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and reporting for the core business as well as joint ventures, partnerships, LLCs, etc. as applicable.
• Perform accounting and internal control responsibilities in accordance with GAAP, SOX 404 and company policy.
• Prepare general ledger entries by performing calculations and analysis, maintaining supporting records and reconciling accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and make appropriate adjusting or correcting entries.
• Participate in monthly SG&A report preparation, research and analyze for flux commentary and meet with/distribute to Senior Management as assigned. Address follow up questions timely.
• Assist with annual SG&A budget preparation and review for assigned departments.
• Analyze and robustly explain P&L account variances meeting certain thresholds. Coordinate with other departments for additional insight and explanation.
• Support quarterly, semi-annual, annual and ad hoc audit and tax requests. These activities require a solid understanding of the financial statements and underlying accounts to ensure responses are appropriate.
• Support the Company’s financial reporting and analytical data requests.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Implement system checks/variants to help identify and correct errors before the general ledger is closed.
• Identify and implement process improvements for role.
• Define and implement accounting procedures for new initiatives.
• Review and update business process narratives as necessary.
• Participate in blueprinting, testing, system training, data conversion and post go-live financial analysis.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc assignments as requested.
• Cross-train with other personnel as assigned.
• Demonstrate Smithfield's ROI guiding principles and Core Four Values.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level