Plant Staff Accountant

California Dairies • Los Banos, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Staff Accountant reports to the Group Controller - Operations and is an integral part of the Finance and Accounting team supporting all plant operations.

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

• The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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