Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Support Operations and Financial management to achieve their stated objectives by providing analytical reports of performance and maintaining an accurate general ledger close. The close process includes completing assigned journal entries, researching unusual account balances, completion and distribution of final reports to plant management. Assist senior accountant with annual budgeting for the facility and periodic review of BOM's and Routings for updates. Provide back-up to senior accountant and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Preparation of all daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and labor efficiency reports and preparation of weekly P&L's for management.

Research questions from management regarding weekly variances.

Preparation of journal entries for period and year-end close.

Prepare account analysis worksheets and take corrective action to resolve any issues resulting from their preparation.

Prepare, provide and analyze monthly Agristat report.

Prepare, review and assist plant management with bill of materials and prepare and work with operations on new product cost estimates.

Assist in preparing annual budgets

Develop and update detailed desk procedures for all recurring job tasks.

Develop, analyze and provide plant management with appropriate analysis which reveals and defines problems that can be acted upon by management to reduce cost, gain efficiencies, and redirect efforts.

Assist plant management and Senior Accountant in special assignments as needed and back-up clerical staff and Senior Accountant when necessary.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Special projects as assigned by Senior Accountant.

Weekly presentation of performance report to operations in absence of Senior Accountant. Ad Hoc reporting upon request by Operations.

Any other duties deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate, some college accounting classes, Bachelors degree preferred.

Three or more years of accounting experience with a demonstrated ability with data analysis.

Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong PC skills - Strong Computer Skills- SAP, BW, Excel, Windows, Word, Outlook.

Able to work independently and work with all levels of management. Must have a high degree of organization and prioritization skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and be self motivating and resourceful.

Have the ability to work within strict timeframes in order to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Two-four years plant accounting experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have reliable transportation.

Must be able to have consistent attendance.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.