Sr. Accountant - Perdue Farms : Job Details

Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 720 independent farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef and lamb traditionally, humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. Niman Ranch is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.

**Summary**

The Niman Ranch Senior Accountant will work closely with the Regional Accounting Manager to lead Niman Ranch's financial reporting and technical accounting functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, coordinating the monthly closing process, preparing financial statements, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are complete and validated. This function will also include duties including assisting with forecast preparations, financial analysis, and administrative support for the finance team. Some travel may be required to other Niman Ranch/Perdue Farms locations.

**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

+ Perform monthly closing duties as assigned. Such duties shall include journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, cost allocations and disbursements, and provide system administrative support for the journal entry and account reconciliation accounting systems. Strong analytical skills will be important to assist the Niman Ranch business leads interpret their financial results and assist them with decision making.

+ Maintain the integrity of the Sage system.

+ Coordinate the Niman Ranch period closing processes and perform period end closing activities including account reconciliation preparation and review, journal entry preparation and review, and other ad hoc reporting.

+ Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis

+ Assist in the annual independent financial audits of the company. This involves activities such as the preparation of necessary schedules, assist with coordinating with the independent auditors, and facilitating the collection of all schedules throughout the company including those utilized for the footnotes in the consolidated financial statements.

+ Complete various year-end audit analyses, schedules, financial statement footnotes and ad-hoc information used to create the Company's audited financial statements and annual report.

+ Ensure Niman Ranch is in compliance with internal control procedures.

+ Develop and oversee the implementation of, and compliance with, business and accounting processes and procedures related to new accounting principles.

+ Work closely with Perdue corporate accounting, tax, treasury and other corporate departments.

+ Other duties as assigned.

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**Minimum Education**

+ BS/BA degree (Accounting or Accounting Concentration).

+ CPA or CMA preferred.

**Experience Requirements**

+ 5+ years of accounting experience.

+ Team oriented with solid communication skills both written and verbal.

+ Strong problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills

+ Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively.

+ Strong PC skills with proficiency in Excel.

+ Sage 100 experience preferred.

**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.

_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._