Inventory Accountant

Maple Leaf Farms•Leesburg, IN

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing monthly plant production reporting, preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, and maintaining needed accruals. The Inventory Accountant will analyze spending and manufacturing variances for the Maple Leaf Farms plant, reconcile various general ledger accounts, and review period-end reporting. A key responsibility includes performing the month-end closing of the live production software and transferring activity to the ERP system general ledger. The position also supports the development of the Maple Leaf Farms plant budget and assists the controller with financial information for the annual audit, addressing associated inquiries as needed. Additionally, the role assists in maintaining and improving accounting systems and procedures, and maintains DX Fleet software for the company fueling system. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, basic general and cost accounting principles.
Experience with, or ability to learn, various accounting-related software applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook PowerPoint and Word required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask and effectively work with the various departments and levels of management in the organization, as well as in team environments.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; solid problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or other related field; or equivalent, progressive work experience.
Three to five years of accounting experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the workings in a production environment is helpful.
Exposure to Microsoft D365, Cat2 and MTech products is a plus.
Manufacturing experience a plus.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly plant production reporting.
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and maintain needed accruals.
Analyze spending and manufacturing variances of the Maple Leaf Farms plant.
Reconcile various general ledger accounts and review period end reporting.
Perform month end closing of the live production software and transfer activity to ERP system general ledger.
Support development of the Maple Leaf Farms plant budget.
Support controller in preparation of requested financial information for the annual audit and address associated inquiries, as needed.
Assist in maintaining and improving accounting systems and procedures.
Maintain DX Fleet software for the company fueling system.
Perform other related duties as required.