Supervisor, Live Operations Accounting

Guides the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls. Supports financial stability and operational efficiency through accounting activities such as reporting, research, data review, month end processes, inventory reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure requests, and metrics tracking for various functions or locations. Collaborates cross-functionally to streamline processes, resolve issues, and improve efficiency.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of tasks. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures
• Oversees location or function accounting activities, such as cost analysis, expense/budget management, billing, trend reporting, third-party management and contract updates, variance reporting, and reconciliation. Ensures all tasks are accurate, timely, and comply with all relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations.
• Oversees accumulation, evaluation, and reporting of data and key metrics. Monitors for trends and escalates potential risks as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans providing insights and recommendations to upper management. Maintains planning and control procedures, including Active Based Costing cost accounting system.
• Guides the preparation of relevant financial statements and/or reports in accordance with accounting standards. Reviews and ensures no discrepancies or potential issues.
• Assists in preparation of audits and provides any tax reporting requirements or documentation needed for regulatory filings.
• Monitors the completion of all records submitted through the time record system and may support payroll processing. Promptly resolves all issues.
• Ensures that proper documentation is maintained for all transactions and payments.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 1+ year of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, financial concepts, and relevant laws and regulations governing financial processes
• Working knowledge of accounting processes and best practices
• Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate a team
• Solid communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to identify and address uses within accounting processes
• Skilled at data review with the ability to identify trends
• Effective organization, time-management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to interpret and educate on standard practices and policies
• Skilled at resource management, delegation, and prioritizing deliverables
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and decent knowledge of payroll software (i.e., ADP, Paychex, Workday, SAP, Kronos, etc.)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate or bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Experience with SAP and/or Mtech
• Accounting experience in manufacturing industry
• Ample experience in cost accounting
• Certified Public Accountant designation or other relevant certifications

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally climb and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.
• Minimal travel may be required

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.