Associate Cost Accountant/Cost Accountant - Planters-Suffolk, VA

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Suffolk, VA

18d • $67,500 - $115,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Associate Cost Accountant or Cost Accountant at the Planters facility in Suffolk, VA. Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue, known for brands like PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, and more. The company is recognized for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• CMA, CPA or CIA certification or making progress towards certification.
• Operational accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, AS400, and QAD systems.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff that assist with resolving daily production challenges, inventory balancing, bill of material updates, standard yield maintenance and various customized reports to assist operations.
• Oversees new item setups, supply variance reviews, maintains and monitors standard yields, along with the day-to-day Cost Accounting functions at the plant.
• Coordinates and supervises period and fiscal year-end inventories.
• Responsible for Labor Cost, and Overhead updates.
• Reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Inventory accounts, and possibly other accounts, while ensuring compliance to IPE standards.
• Reviews Inventory Adjustments and Foreign Material expenses within the P&L.
• Completes and oversees period close/quarter close tasks, as assigned by the Controller.
• Acts as a liaison between cost accounting, operations, and other management areas for the Data Collection (AS/400) system.
• Assists in other cost duties as directed by their supervisor as the incumbent builds on their experiences.
• Support the operations and management team as it relates to Cost Accounting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Discretionary annual merit increases
• Bonuses
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level