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Accounting Manager - Live Operations

Pilgrim's
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Description

Accounting Manager - Live Production

General Summary

This position is responsible for all accounting/financial activities relating to Pullet/Breeder, Hatcheries, Feed Mill, Broiler grow-out, Live Haul and Farm services for the complex. Must ensure the timely and accurate reporting to management of all accounting and financial data to aid in management of the above stated processes. Ensure proper controls are in place and maintained to protect company assets and assure accurate reporting of all financial data.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Live Production Complex.
  • Preparing audit schedules for both Internal and External audit requirements.
  • Analysis and Interpretation of daily, weekly and monthly data and reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Working with department managers to prepare both capital and operating budgets.
  • Communicating results and findings to management on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
  • Managing the process of accounting, the purchase of outside birds, sell of birds to outside complexes, and handling of special flocks.
  • Gaining a thorough understanding of SAP and Mtech, and how the systems work in the Live Production areas while working with information systems and management to improve performance and reporting.
  • Communicating and interacting with various levels within the organization.
  • Participating on various teams and projects as opportunities arise.
  • Ensuring proper reporting of inventories and fixed assets for all cost centers within the live production complex.
  • Occasional travel required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year college/university. Previous related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must have at least 5 years experience in accounting, preferably in the poultry industry.
  • Able to solve analytical accounting problems.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, SAP or similar accounting software.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base Salary range of $79,417 - $96,491 /- based on experience
  • Incentive Pay:This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
  • Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

Salary : $79,417 - $96,491

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