We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Springdale, Arkansas. This role will oversee critical close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide audit and reconciliation processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate completion of financial reporting activities.<br>• Oversee general ledger management, including review of balances, account activity, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to confirm transactions are recorded properly and in accordance with accounting standards.<br>• Lead account reconciliation efforts by resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records.<br>• Coordinate financial statement audit activities by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance requirements.<br>• Analyze accounting results and identify issues, trends, or variances that require follow-up or corrective action.<br>• Strengthen accounting controls and reporting procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency within the department.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and financial objectives within the manufacturing environment.
<p>The <strong>Industrial Sales Director</strong> is responsible for leading and growing Nortera’s industrial business across the United States and Canada, with a strong emphasis on <strong>IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) vegetables and frozen vegetable ingredient sales</strong>. Reporting to the General Manager of U.S. Sales, this role owns key industrial customer relationships, develops profitable sales strategies, and drives long-term business growth through effective management of contracts, pricing, and supply agreements. The position requires a deep understanding of frozen vegetable commodity markets, including pricing trends, supply dynamics, crop conditions, and market fluctuations, using that knowledge to make strategic pricing and volume decisions that protect margins while maintaining competitiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>The Director serves as the primary commercial leader for industrial frozen vegetable accounts, partnering with food manufacturers, processors, and ingredient customers that utilize IQF vegetables in their production processes. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing customer volume commitments, identifying growth opportunities through new products and formats, and ensuring successful execution from forecast through delivery. This individual works closely with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance teams to align customer demand with production capabilities and inventory availability. The role also functions as an internal subject matter expert on frozen vegetable markets, helping guide sourcing decisions, forecasting, margin analysis, and commercial strategy while continuously developing new business opportunities and monitoring industry trends across the frozen food sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Commercial & Market Leadership</p><p>● Develop strong knowledge of commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply dynamics</p><p>● Act as an internal subject matter expert on market conditions, educating Sales, Supply Chain, and Leadership</p><p>● Use market insights to guide pricing decisions and educate internal teams</p><p>● Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to ensure the company is competitive and informed in the market</p><p>● Anticipate market changes and recommend proactive commercial strategies Pricing & Profitability</p><p>● Lead pricing strategy with a clear understanding of cost drivers and margins</p><p>● Ensure pricing is competitive while protecting profitability</p><p>● Support internal teams in understanding true market price vs. internal cost positions Customer & Contract Ownership</p><p>● Manage key industrial customer relationships across the U.S. and Canada</p><p>● Negotiate contracts, manage volumes, and ensure alignment with commitments</p><p>● Identify growth opportunities through new products, formats, or channels Sales Execution</p><p>● Plan budgets, develop proposals, and execute contracts</p><p>● Monitor and manage contract volumes to ensure alignment with commitments</p><p>● Coordinate with operations to meet customer specifications</p><p>● Oversee order execution, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and plant capabilities Cross-Functional Leadership</p><p>● Act as the link between Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people operations and support a strong, values-driven workplace in Harrison/Huntsville, Arkansas area. This role partners closely with company leadership to align HR practices with business priorities while fostering employee engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic planning with daily HR execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape and implement human resources strategies, policies, and programs that support business goals and strengthen a high-performing workplace culture.</p><p>• Oversee compensation processes, including program administration and ongoing review of performance management practices to improve effectiveness.</p><p>• Manage employee benefits operations by coordinating enrollments, resolving issues, reviewing billing, and explaining plan information to staff.</p><p>• Lead full-cycle recruiting and hiring for exempt and nonexempt roles, and ensure a thorough onboarding experience for new team members.</p><p>• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conduct workplace investigations, support corrective action processes, and assist with exit discussions when needed.</p><p>• Maintain HR records, organizational charts, and reporting within the HRIS while preparing data and metrics for business review and analysis.</p><p>• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, benefit regulations, and required workforce reporting obligations.</p><p>• Partner with leadership as a trusted advisor on talent management, training, policy application, and workplace safety initiatives.</p>