Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are recruiting for a Cost Accountant .  The primary purpose of this position is financial reporting and analysis, monthly closing and balance sheet reconciliations, and various Internal Control audit requirements for the Delmarva Live Operations Facilities. This includes accounting and auditing for 3 Grow Out departments, three feed mills and four hatcheries, along with reconciling nine grow-out areas at month end. This position also supports the weekly grower pay settlement process by posting settlements and addressing settlement issues with Grow Out management and the settlement coordinators and fuel clerk. This position will be utilized to help the live accounting team successfully implement a major Mtech system upgrade.

 

This is an onsite role in Salisbury, MD.

 

The salary range for this position is  $63,000 - $95,000  per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).  

 

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.  

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for adhering to generally accepted accounting principles for three feed mills, four hatcheries and nine grow-out areas. Accurate accounting and balance sheet preparation by established deadlines required monthly. Management reporting on a timely, accurate and consistent basis. Includes ad hoc analysis and reporting for Accounting and Operations Management. Oversee monthly 1099 reconciliation and manage yearly 1099 process with third party. Maintain accounting controls by performing annual payroll, receivables, capital assets, Internal Controls SOPs, and feed mill inventory audits for all Delmarva facilities. Assist in the preparation of annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts. Oversee weekly settlement process and support Settlement Coordinators which would include: Have a thorough understanding of the MTech system and all of the growing programs. Have sufficient knowledge to be back up for all coordinators for settlement process. Have responsibility for coordinating Mtech updates to support new growing programs or new/revised payment terms/incentives/bonuses. Set up new weekly audit procedures to ensure that settlements are accurate. Post Broiler settlements and tie out producer pay to SAP for weekly payments to contract growers. Maintain weekly litter standards and monthly medication, supplies, and production admin standards in Mtech. Address settlement-related issues with Grow Out, Coordinators, and Fuel Clerk and fuel companies. Dotted line supervision of fuel settlement clerk. Address requests from operations for data corrections/changes in Mtech for chick placements, feed, or processing transactions as needed. Create and upload weekly and monthly Agristats data files. Manage process with coordinators and address issues related to Kofax indexing of settlement document. Experience and Education Required

Education:  BS Degree in Accounting. Preferred: CPA and/or MBA

 

Experience:

2 – 3 years of cost accounting experience. A strong team player Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Flexible with hours to accommodate settlements on Tuesday and special projects that arise due to the nature of live accounting environment Availability to travel to assist with Live audits outside of the Delmarva area, as needed Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point. Experience with SAP would be considered a plus. Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment

 

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Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.