ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR TRAINEE

JBS Plainwell is hiring an Accounting Supervisor Trainee to work with our Plainwell team. The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of accounting or finance experience. Come work with JBS! We offer growth, great benefits, and fun, fast-paced environment. This position will report to the Assistant Controller.

                                            Responsibilities: 

• Accountable for all accounting and financial aspects of the plant
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to SOX and internal policies
• Manage end-to-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, reduce costs, improve revenues and seek best practices
• Conduct internal audits of processes and procedures to verify compliance
• Coordinate with internal personnel and third parties as needed including peer managers, clerical staff, corporate staff and leaders, auditors, attorneys and government
•  Assist with establishing budgets by creating schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data
• Supervise and motivate staff to ensure successful completion of accounting duties and reports 
•  Assure the duties, responsibilities and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective and communicated to incumbents
• Monitor the performance of direct reports
• Estimate weekly plant expenses
• Estimate weekly plant P&L
• Adhere to routine deadlines
• Special projects as required 

                                          Qualifications: 

 -Must be able to relocate within the U.S. 

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or similar program preferred. 

· 3+ years’ experience in Accounting or Finance; preferably in manufacturing. 

· Experience with ERP software; SAP preferred 

· Intermediate to advanced skill level with MS Excel 

· Ability to interact with all levels of the organization 

· Ability to work in a fast paced, change-driven environment. 

 -Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures 

· Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end procedures 

· Timely, responsive, accurate, and detail oriented in all written and verbal communication 

· Able to manage through complex issues by asking the right questions, utilizing resources, and gathering data to triage and solve problems 

· Strong time management and prioritization skills 

· Good interpersonal savvy – able to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people 

                                        EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS