Plant Staff Accountant

AB MAURI FOOD INC•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist with the financial activities at the plant level and generate relevant operational/ financial information while complying with ABMNA/ABF group policy. Performance Standards Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable.

Requirements

A combination of the listed skills and knowledge is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
One to three years accounting experience.
Strong PC, word processing and spreadsheet skills (AS400, MS Access, MS Excel, Word, Power Point).
Good communication skills.
Two to three years of cost accounting experience with a good understanding of manufacturing.
Experience in A/P, A/R, Inventory and Journal Entry.

Responsibilities

Assist in the detailed completion of annual operating budget by established deadlines
Assist in completion of forecasts as required.
Provide adequate information in support of the Integrated Business Process (IBP).
Consolidate monthly budget variances across multiple cost centers in production and overhead.
Provide accurate financial information for and assist in the completion of month end package, and other plant operating reports completed within established deadlines.
Partner with Plant Buyer to track changes in raw material cost which include substrates through packaging material.
Maintain daily, weekly and monthly yield results for all finished goods.
Contribute to weekly staff meetings with updates on budget performance, KPIs and capital expenditure.
Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing and analyzing monthly close outs (accruals, budget settlements, monthly reports, correcting kitting errors, etc.)
Provide balance sheet account analysis on a monthly basis.
Participate and assist with cost savings analysis.
Perform financial and administrative functions in accordance with group policy and accounting standards.
Provide documentation to satisfy audit activities.
Monitor and report on variances on all finished goods as well as updating and maintaining all direct material cost components.
Maintain the bill of materials for all SKU’s through the process flow.
Review all work in process, raw material, ingredients and packaging, labor and overhead costs each month prior to the monthly close.
Prepare and track CapEX projects through project duration and PIR (post implementation review)
Update and maintain capital appropriations report monthly.
Process accounts payable as needed.
Manage unvouchered report (RBNI-received but not inventoried)
Reconcile weekly and monthly inventory cycle counts and perform inventory adjustments as needed to maintain lot control and tracking.
Conduct Fixed Asset Audit
Respond to internal inquiries within one day or an established mutually agreed deadline
Comply with HR policies and procedures.
Comply with relevant employment laws.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.