Fixed Assets Accounting Manager

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Fixed Asset Accounting Manager

Responsible for Accounting support associated with Pilgrim’s Fixed Assets . This position work s closely with Engineering, Live and Plant Operations Management, Live and Plant Operational Accounting, JBS Fixed Asset Accounting, JBS Tax, and JBS Procurement regarding all Fixed Asset activities. Fixed Asset activities include budget creation, AFE creation, project closures, spend tracking, and project payback analysis. , assist and direct the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and to ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles .

*** This position will be located at one of the Pilgrim’s facilities that is to be determined upon hire .

• Fixed Accounting Management including the following:
  • AFE creation across multiple business units
  • Project closures across multiple business units
  • Tracking total Pilgrim’s project spend across multiple geographies
  • Strategic project spend tracking and payback analysis
• Assisting operations leadership with in-depth operational trend and capital project analysis, KPI tracking, and annual budget presentations.
• Leading and developing digital transformation projects targeting repetitive job functions.
• Assisting with the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance.
• Ensuring proper segregation of duties exists and company assets are safeguarded.
• Coordinating preparation of yearly budgets.

BASIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10 years combined operational accounting experience.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system and Microsoft Excel
• 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 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: 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• 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 $113,000.00 +/- based on experience
• 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;  

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: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.  

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.