Accounting Manager Poultry Plant

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations. This position provides accurate and timely financial information to plant management and corporate leadership while supporting cost control, budgeting, inventory management, and operational decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily accounting activities for the poultry processing facility, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash transactions.

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.

• Assist to ensure month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure deadlines are met.

• Monitor and analyze plant production costs, including labor, supplies, utilities, maintenance, packaging, and other operating expenses.

• Track and analyze production variances, inventory usage, yields, and other key operational metrics.

• Work with plant management to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

• Assist plant leadership with financial planning and decision-making.

• Review purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and other financial transactions for accuracy and proper authorization.

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, inventory accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Provide financial reporting and analysis to Plant Management and Corporate Accounting.

• Develop and maintain reports and key performance indicators to measure plant financial and operational performance.

• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.