Cost Accounting Specialist - Willmar, MN
About The Position
Hormel Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accounting Specialist for its Corporate Office team in Willmar, Minnesota. The role supports accurate inventory records, warehouse financials, and operational efficiency for Applegate inventory sites. It involves working with inventory activity, warehouse transactions, financial reporting, and cross-functional teams. The position reports directly to the Finance Manager, Supply Chain. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday in the office, with the possibility of remote work on Fridays. Relocation is not eligible.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with computers and ability to learn and navigate custom computer programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Oracle Cloud and/or DataServ systems.
- Familiarity with accounting practices.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and process activity associated with inventory, purchases, and usage of raw materials, supplies, and co-packer-produced items to ensure asset accountability and valuation and accurate product costs.
- Maintain inventory accuracy for Applegate’s main distribution center and monitor third-party EDI transactions for accuracy and validity.
- Perform daily inventory adjustments, shipments, receipts, and reconciliations for assigned Applegate third-party warehouses.
- Handle accounts payable processes for assigned inventory sites.
- Analyze and report weekly Profit & Loss statements for assigned inventory sites.
- Prepare monthly expense accruals and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Discretionary annual merit increases.
- Profit sharing.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Earned paid time off.
- Free two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
