Accounting Manager

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for accounting functions. This involves planning, directing, and managing timely analysis and decision support in the finance department. Ensure compliance with internal finance policy, SOX, and US GAAP.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and internal control responsibilities in accordance with GAAP, SOX 404 and company policy.

• Regularly collaborates with financial reporting group and FP&A to research, resolve and/or communicate findings regarding business transactions.

• Provides accounting support for new acquisitions and system conversions. This includes reviewing, interpreting and converting financial data as well as process definition and documentation.

• Prepares general ledger entries by retrieving and maintaining supporting records, performing calculations and analysis and reconciling accounts.

• Performs account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and makes appropriate adjusting or correcting entries.

• Reviews account reconciliations prepared by and general ledger entries posted by the staff accountant.

• Implements system checks/variants to help identify and correct errors before the general ledger is closed.

• Prepares BPC journal entries as needed.

• Prepares variance analysis and responds to inquiries about SG&A spend. Coordinates periodic meetings with department managers to review expenses and address questions. Manages the annual SG&A budget compilation for assigned centers and assists the General Accounting Director in coordinating and completing the comprehensive SG&A budget.

• Supports quarterly, semi-annual and annual audit, tax and reporting/information requests. These activities require solid knowledge of the financial statements and underlying accounts.

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

• Serves as master date gatekeeper, reviewing and approving all general ledger account, cost center, profit center and associated hierarchy changes.

• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing existing procedures and recommending changes. Reviews and updates business process narratives as necessary.

• Cross train with other general accounting personnel, as assigned.

• Initiates and manages process improvements and system enhancements for role and function.

• Skilled to lead the implementation effort for various accounting tools and software projects. Participates in blueprinting, testing, system training, data conversion and post go-live financial analysis.

• Supplies financial information and analysis for internal and external audit inquiries. A solid understanding of the data is required to ensure complete and accurate responses.

• Assists with other tasks and projects within the general accounting department and supports corporate and department initiatives, as needed.

• Develops knowledge and skills by pursuing educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations and maintaining personal networks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requi