Senior General Accounting Analyst

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Your Opportunity

The General Accounting Team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our company. These personnel examine financial data for accurate costing, trends and opportunities, and performance against target. The Analyst will be responsible for general ledger work, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, financial reporting and financial statement analytics. This position requires a solid understanding of the fundamentals and principles of accounting, experience with SAP and various software tools used in the department, and the ability to handle most regular issues independently. Data/information accuracy and timeliness is critical in this position. This position involves problem solving on a daily basis and is expected to continually review system and process design for improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and reporting for the core business as well as joint ventures, partnerships, LLCs, etc. as applicable.

• Provide accounting support for new acquisitions and system conversions. This includes reviewing, interpreting and converting financial data as well as process definition and documentation.

• Perform accounting and internal control responsibilities in accordance with GAAP, SOX 404 and company policy.

• Prepare general ledger and BPC entries by performing calculations and analysis, maintaining supporting records and reconciling accounts.

• Perform account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and make appropriate adjusting or correcting entries.

• Participate in monthly SG&A report preparation, research and analyze for flux commentary and meet with/distribute to Senior Management as assigned. Address follow up questions timely.

• Assist with annual SG&A budget preparation and review for assigned departments.

• Analyze and robustly explain P&L account variances meeting certain thresholds. Coordinate with other departments for additional insight and explanation.

• Serve as subject matter expert for SAP allocation/distribution/assessment processes.

• Serve as master data gatekeeper for SAP Record to Report (RTR) business process.

• Support quarterly, semi-annual, annual and ad hoc audit, tax and financial reporting requests. These activities require a solid understanding of the financial statements and underlying accounts to ensure responses are appropriate.

• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

• Implement system checks/variants to help identify and correct errors before the general ledger is closed.

• Identify and implement process improvements for role.

• Define and implement accounting procedures for new initiatives.

• Review and update business process narratives as necessary.

• Participate in blueprinting, testing, system training, data conversion and post go-live financial analysis.

• Complete special projects and ad hoc assignments as requested.

• Cross train with other personnel as assigned.

• Demonstrate Smithfield's ROI guiding principles and Core Four Values.

• Grow knowledge and develop skills by pursuing educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations and maintaining personal networks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or related field and 5+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Master's Degree or CPA, preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of financial and business principles, including GAAP, and ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols.

• Strong experience with technical accounting research and documentation.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Solid math skills.

• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization and organizational skills.

• High degree of accuracy and detail-oriented.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Displays professionalism and integrity.

• Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think creatively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment, where tasks and priorities are rapidly changing.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time based upon project need.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities; however, it may act as a lead by providing training and guidance to other accounting functions or other accounting positions within the General/Corporate accounting team.

• This position is a "go-to" resource within the organization to help address questions and explain processes.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.