Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the daily accounting associated with Plant Accounting including supervision of staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Manage and oversee the daily operations relating to Plant Accounting.
• Review and approve team's journal entries, cash wires and RM processing.
• Monthly close responsibilities including Plant PLs, COGS and expense accruals in Oracle..
• Assist in requests from both internal and external auditors.
• Review reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared properly, follow-up on any unusual items.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes & procedures, working closely with IT.
• Manage scheduled processes in Oracle.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting field; additional supervisory experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong organizational skills along with problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Able to meet deadlines with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• N/A - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• N/A - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• N/A - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Frequently- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Frequently- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Frequently - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Frequently - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Frequently - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Frequently - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently - Up to 10 pounds
• N/A - Up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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