Senior Accounting Analyst

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company•Rochelle, IL

3d•$0 - $76,377

About The Position

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under its Fresh and Foods divisions. The company has a diverse product portfolio bearing the Del Monte® brand, including prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts, available in over 80 countries. With operations in more than 35 countries, Fresh Del Monte has been nourishing families for over 135 years. Del Monte Foods, the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, has a strong portfolio of brands including Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W®. This role is under the direct supervision of the Manager Accounting. The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing and maintaining accounting processes in accordance with established corporate accounting procedures and policies. This includes managing 3rd party invoices, Bill of Material (BOM), indirect labeling operations, finished goods inventory reconciliations, and the preparation of reports. The position is also responsible for maintaining standard cost systems for manufacturing operations, providing general ledger analysis, operations/financial analysis, Capital and Fixed Asset Management, and 3rd Party location reconciliations. Additionally, this role serves as the primary verification source for Del Monte controls required for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
Knowledge of SAP strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Knowledge of Finance and Standard Cost.
Strong work ethic with proven ability to work with deadlines and commitment including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

Assists with preparation and submission of Capital Asset Requests (CAR) provided by engineering.
Develop cost savings estimates for capital projects, if necessary.
Prepare and reconcile monthly CIP account/reports vs Budget for management review.
Closes the CAR upon completion of the project and creates the Fixed Asset(s).
Maintains and distributes asset tags.
Maintains and reconciles Fixed Assets.
Oversees physical asset inventory.
Evaluates obsolete assets and inventory for determining status (sell, dispose, transfer).
Assists with cycle count/physical inventories.
Investigates cycle count variances and resolves issues.
Manages and reconciles Leased Assets.
Reconciles monthly lease agreements.
Create and maintain SAP BOMs and Recipes for Rochelle, 3PLs and repackers.
Reviews daily labeled production, component usage. Reconcile reasonableness to Traksys and BOMs in Rochelle.
Calculate and review variances for daily production for all label lines in Rochelle.
Determine if process orders were processed properly.
Reviews standard cost and actual costs for inaccuracies. Update, if necessary.
Settle and close daily SAP Process Orders for Rochelle.
Work with the production planner and the label line coordinators regarding any questions.
Create process orders for 3PLs.
Process production at the 3PLs and repackers.
Assists in preparation of monthly and fiscal year-end closing in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate plant and regional financial records. Includes preparation of journal vouchers, review of General Ledger and Balance Sheets accounts.
Assists in preparing weekly and monthly reports, such as DC Metrics, Metrics Trends, KPI’s, Financial Review, etc.
Assists in preparation of Annual Operating Plan for Distribution Centers including 3PL’s.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities by maintaining documentation and assisting with control testing. Assists with SOX-related internal audit procedures.
Other duties as assigned.