Plant Cost Accountant

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

10d

About The Position

The Plant Cost Accountant supports operations finance and manufacturing accounting functions. The role provides and assists with plant reporting, compilation and analysis; performs month-end close activities and bill of material maintenance; and helps maintain product standard cost integrity. The position is part of the Finance/Accounting team and applies accounting principles while supporting plant and corporate financial processes. The majority of work is performed in an office setting outside the production plant, with occasional exposure to plant conditions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to complete projects in a timely and accurate manner.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work well with others in a 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

Food industry or meat-related experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Perform weekly and quarterly standard cost rollup functions.
Complete corporate month-end close tasks in accordance with the close schedule.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Compile weekly and monthly operations finance reports for distribution.
Manage Bill of Material audits in accordance with corporate policies, communicate progress with each plant, and ensure annual policy requirements are met.
Enter Bill of Material and routing information for new products and maintain information for current products.
Maintain and create Raw/WIP codes and market quote codes.
Reconcile GR/IR clearings.
Manage the daily Co-Pack invoice process.
Maintain account mapping.
Support plant close activities.