Finance Coordinator

Saputo Inc.•Gustine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Coordinator applies the principles of accounting to process commodity and ingredient usage and variances. Processes various reconciliations and reports in support of manufacturing operations. Interacts with other departments to achieve company’s core strategies and inventory reconciliation while maintaining the highest quality standards. He/she works cross-functionally to ensure the accurate milk usage and ingredient inventory control. This position also supports accounts payable activities and financial reporting. Completes milk market reporting. Complete cream settlement and yield reporting. Analyze and report ingredient / materials shrink, usage and variances. Provide milk contract support to ensure accuracy. Ensures and oversees accurate counting and reporting of ingredient inventories into the appropriate ERP system to support financial reporting, including investigating and resolving discrepancies. Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed (Finance/Accounting, Planner/Scheduler, Receiving/Blending Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Materials Management and Re-Supply) to maximize plant operation run schedules, meet customer order demands, maximize FIFO and JIT supply planning, warehouse density and support Sales, Re-supply inventory and R&D projects for new product development. Reconciles invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable. Scan invoices and invoice back-up for processing. Coordinates new-vendor setup processing with Supplier Maintenance. Maintains accounts payable vendor files. Assists with daily and monthly financial transactions related to Accounts Payable, such as vendor invoices, employee payments and accruals. Assures that these transactions are handled in accordance with the Saputo accounting policies & procedures. Support month, quarter and year-end close activities. Perform and support office administration activities. Support internal and external audits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
A minimum of 3-years hands-on plant experience in the dairy plant or food industry, specifically in accounting, dairy accounting, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based accounting ERP applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies the principles of accounting to process commodity and ingredient usage and variances.
Processes various reconciliations and reports in support of manufacturing operations.
Works cross-functionally to ensure the accurate milk usage and ingredient inventory control.
Supports accounts payable activities and financial reporting.
Completes milk market reporting.
Completes cream settlement and yield reporting.
Analyzes and reports ingredient / materials shrink, usage and variances.
Provides milk contract support to ensure accuracy.
Ensures and oversees accurate counting and reporting of ingredient inventories into the appropriate ERP system to support financial reporting, including investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Coordinates and communicates with cross-functional departments as needed to maximize plant operation run schedules, meet customer order demands, maximize FIFO and JIT supply planning, warehouse density and support Sales, Re-supply inventory and R&D projects for new product development.
Reconciles invoices, applies accurate G/L codes, cost centers, and data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing.
Scans invoices and invoice back-up for processing.
Coordinates new-vendor setup processing with Supplier Maintenance.
Maintains accounts payable vendor files.
Assists with daily and monthly financial transactions related to Accounts Payable, such as vendor invoices, employee payments and accruals.
Assures that these transactions are handled in accordance with the Saputo accounting policies & procedures.
Supports month, quarter and year-end close activities.
Performs and supports office administration activities.
Supports internal and external audits.