ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR TRAINEE
Description
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