Assistant Plant Controller

Smithfield Foods • Clinton, NC

8d

About The Position

This position supports the plant controller in directing the accounting support to the production facility. Responsibilities include cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing, and preparation of plant financial and other control reports. Supports the maintenance of manufacturing, inventory and finished goods ledgers and cost accounting activities. Compiles and analyzes operating performance reports. Prepares and analyzes unusual items on financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 3 years of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less expereinced staff or though managing a process or project.
• Knowledge of Accounting software, Contact Management systems, Inventory software, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and analytical tools.
• Strong leadership skills and solid understanding of cost accounting concepts.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in plant management meetings as well as core product review meetings; assists plant management in preparation of quarterly review graphs and routine items; assists in preparing materials for meetings; assists plant management in operations improvement activities; provides SAP, ADC and other related system training and support; proactively identify opportunities that can make a contribution outside traditional sphere of influence; works actively with purchasing and maintenance departments to reduce inventory balances and free up capital.
• Responsible for the protection of company assets (meat, packaging, maintenance supplies, fixed assets, etc.); ensures inventory results and balances are reconciled and valued accurately per corporate policy; ensures compliance with SOX and annual internal auditing; responsible for Internal Order (IO) administration (capital and expense projects); adheres to GAAP; audit payroll distribution and routinely reviews general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy (at least monthly).
• Administers the bill of materials audits and corrections as well as creating and deleting and BOM’s; distributes material and labor variances to plant personnel on a daily basis; reports variances to plant and corporate personnel monthly; reports monthly to corporate slow moving inventory; spends time on production floor in order to enhance understanding of processes; reports general ledger entries by 1st preliminary cutoff.
• Effectively communicate with staff; manage staff performance; develop staff and cross train; and manage overtime.
• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Accounting Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees