Plant Staff Accountant

California Dairies, Inc. • Los Banos, CA

4d • $70,304 - $92,676 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Located in the heart of the Central Valley, our Los Banos manufacturing facility specializes in creating high value milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Requirements

• Must be able to operate a personal computer and have knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent data analysis skills with a focus on problem solving
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to delegate effectively
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization as well as our member/owners and external stakeholders
• Perform tasks with a high level of confidentiality
• Flexible and positive in a fast-paced and ever changing environment
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s or better in accounting or related field preferred
• 2 years ore more experience working in accounting environment
• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computational skills required. Advanced math reasoning required.
• English is required as the written and spoken language
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly plant financial and operational performance reports
• Preparation of monthly State reporting for dairy manufacturing
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Partner with Operations Management to identify cost savings, improve performance, and eliminate waste
• Records, reviews and analyzes month-end journal entries and inventory reconciliation
• Work with management to analyze production volumes and BOM formula validation
• Partner with Operations Management team to execute business reviews, forecasts, and budget
• Evaluate accounting procedures for potential improvement in overall process or efficiencies
• Support Operations by performing administrative tasks such as ERP transactions, purchasing processes, inventory transactions, etc.
• Ensure compliance with CDI’s accounting policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive programs
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
• Retirement plans
• Variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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