Financial Reporting Accountant II

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant II to join is at our Corporate office in Greeley, CO. This role reports to the Financial Controller for the JBS Regional Beef business unit. There is close interaction with several departments at the corporate office including Corporate Accounting, Sales, Pricing, Cattle Procurement and Operations. This position also works closely with team members at our plant locations to ensure that our reporting is timely and accurate. The desired candidate must have strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. This role is responsible for a variety of high-visibility and high-impact reports and is a great opportunity for the right person to launch a long-term career with JBS.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting used to drive the business
• Oversight of the month-end close process including preparation journal entries and review of the financials of our production plants for accuracy and completeness
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• SOX internal control compliance monitoring and standardization
• Assist in preparation and reporting of annual budgeting process
• Collaborate with Regional Beef plant controllers to improve financial metrics and processes
• General ledger reporting, review, and analysis
• Annual government reporting and quarterly audit requirements
• Ad hoc projects and analysis with a focus on process improvement and automation
• Implement new technology where needed to improve processes and the quality of information
• Take lead on identifying areas where further analysis can improve performance and financial results
• Be able to clearly communicate with leadership and peers on complex issues specific to the industry
• Other analysis and project management to support the Regional Beef team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• SOX Compliance experience preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in analytic or accounting role
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to details
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced skills in Excel required
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and ask questions as needed
• Meat industry experience is a major plus
• Experience with Qlik Sense, SAP BPC, and SAP Business Objects is desired
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $75,000 - $95,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.