Accountant Supervisor

About the role

A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, which include financial accounting, including accounts payroll/accounts receivable/cash management
• Oversee the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk
• Ensure that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
• Assist with external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit
• Review budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Comply with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Identify and recommend updates to accounting processes and procedures
• Communicate with personnel within Wholestone Farms and outside suppliers to resolve issues relating to payments, timely and professionally
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances
• Generate and distribute account management reports monthly
• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances
• Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations
• Learn and grow in all areas of Wholestone Farms accounting and provide relief in those areas
• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Education, Licensure And Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field preferred; Five years or more of related experience required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Oracle experience preferred
• Excellent management and supervisory skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Determining staffing requirements necessary to meet the department's needs
• Training employees in the performance of duties in compliance with all state and federal standards and laws, as well as company requirements
• Planning and directing work schedules to assign and coordinate the work of office and salaried employees to promote efficiency of operations, and in accordance with budgeted hours, ensuring that all duties are performed - work assignments to assist staff in completing and performing such tasks
• Delegating responsibility and accountability to staff as deemed necessary

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type
• Frequent bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, sitting, talking, hearing, and reaching
• Sometimes pushing/pulling, climbing, walking, standing, and balancing
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions
• Work environment is usually moderate in noise level and occasionally interrupted