Accounting Manager

Ken's Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana. In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken's is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. Joining Ken's Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team. Whether you're in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you'll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Supervise the daily operations of accounts payable, including electronic payment submissions.
Supervise the daily operations of accounts payable, including electronic payment submissions.
Help to ensure an accurate and timely quarterly and year end close.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly/quarterly financial information.
Ensure timely filing of state related taxes, receipts, annual reports and any other filings, as needed.
Assist the Controller/Treasurer in the daily banking requirements.
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
Support budget and forecasting activities.
Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Respond to inquiries from the VP of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
Work with the Controller/Treasurer to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Accurately track and record financial transactions, using a keen eye for detail to find and correct discrepancies to help make important financial and operational decisions.
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Provided training to new and existing staff as needed.
Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
Support Controller/Treasurer with special projects and workflow process improvements.
Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, minimum; minimum of two to four years in Public Accounting, or related experience, preferred.

Employment with Ken's Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.