Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Accounting Manager will be to support the cattle procurement team and work with the production departments to ensure accurate data is collected. They will oversee 1 supervisor and 3 accounting clerks and be responsible for training and leadership activities.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Work daily with cattle procurement team.

• Analyze and correct cattle data.

• Prepare weekly inventory usage reports. 

• Prepare daily reports as needed.

• Daily Cattle Inventory Reconciliation.

• Audit cattle billing and lot assignments

• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive business information. 

• Month-End Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• In depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high quality work; sense of urgency and willingness to be hands on with tasks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and solid understanding of technology to be more efficient.

• Detail-oriented with strong communication and leadership skills.

• Travel to Hanford for training when necessary.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

• 2+ years or more of supervisory experience required.

• 1+ years or more of cost accounting preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Familiarity with cattle or meat industry operations is a plus.

• Must be able to pass a drug screen

• Must be able to pass background check

Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Able to work in processing plant environment.

• Must be able to work in Hot, Humid and cold outside work environment – when going to cattle office area

• Working from platforms off the floor, walking around live cattle when going to cattle office

• Must be able to be okay with cattle smells and odors.

Excellent Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life coverage, paid sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) plan.

Western Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Western Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.