Accounting Manager Iii
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (East/Tyler/Beaumont, Texas)

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken producer in the United States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest producer and seller of chicken in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride employs approximately 56,500 people and operates 37 processing and 12 prepared-food facilities, with major operations in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as other facilities in Arizona, Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio and Utah.

Pilgrim's Pride products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entree customers. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. For more information, please visit www.pilgrimspride.com

Pilgrim's Pride is seeking an Accounting Manager III for our Mount Pleasant, TX facility. This position is responsible for all financial aspects of operations accounting as a key member of the complex management team. Key responsibilities are to work closely with operations and accounting management, to assist and direct the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and to insure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. This position is responsible for two plant locations and for two direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing or directing preparation of reports which summarize business activity operational expenses, and variances.
- Assisting with the development of internal control procedures, standards and compliance.
- Ensuring proper segregation of duties exists and company assets are safeguarded.
- Managing Accounting/Office Staff at the location.
- Preparation of weekly, monthly profit/loss estimates.
- Reconciling appropriate balance accounts as assigned.
- Managing and controlling payroll functions.
- Working with internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual income statements.
- Responsible for inventory controls and accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5-7 years experience combined operational accounting
- Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel and Microsoft.
- Must be able to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
- Must be able to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal recordkeeping.
- Understanding of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and cost accounting.
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Strong leadership and team skills.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=494784-3-863