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Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 6 hours ago

Accounting Supervisor

Union Springs, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to assist the Complex Finance Manager in managing and reporting on plant operational costs. The role involves supervising accounting activities, preparing financial statements, and mentoring staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and performance analysis.

Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale

Hiring Manager

Bethany Myers

Responsibilities

Assist the Complex Finance Mgr with the supervision of the day-to-day accounting activities, general ledger entries, reporting, product costing, performance analysis budgeting and forecasting to ensure accurate reporting and financial statements

Monitor, analyze and prepare reports on cost drivers and plant performance including cost per lb, plant variances and statistics; communicate unusual variances to appropriate personnel

Compile data and prepare financial statements including balance sheet, trial balance, and income statement; distribute to appropriate personnel

Oversee monthly closing process and issuance of performance and financial reports including general ledger entries, approve month end reconciliations and assist with identifying root cause of performance fluctuations as relates to financial performance reporting unusual findings to appropriate personnel

Oversee weekly manufacturing/ conversion cost analysis including weekly profit and loss reports to ensure accuracy

Mentor, coach, and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement

Provide direction to accounting staff in the absence of Complex Finance Mgr to ensure daily tasks and responsibilities are completed as required

Assist complex leadership in preparation of annual operating plan (AOP) for Plant operations and statistical goals

Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingLeadershipCost AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelCommunication SkillsCustomer FocusConflict ManagementSelf-starter

Required

Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited institution

Minimum four (4) years relevant accounting experience; experience within a manufacturing environment preferred

Demonstrated leadership experience with knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Knowledge of finance, financial indicators, and product cost modeling as pertains to meat/ poultry processing, grow-out, hatchery and feed mill operations preferred

Strong computer skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) with additional knowledge of Adage, M-Tech or other similar systems/ software preferred

Exceptional communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual preferred

Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative, sense of urgency, and possess a strong customer-centric attitude, and high energy level, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of intense concentration

Ability to work non-standard shifts when required by business conditions (i.e. holiday, weekend, and/or extended shifts)

Preferred

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of finance, financial indicators, and product cost modeling as pertains to meat/ poultry processing, grow-out, hatchery and feed mill operations

Strong computer skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) with additional knowledge of Adage, M-Tech or other similar systems/ software

Exceptional communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual