Staff Accountant

Foster Farms • Livingston, CA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Collection and generation of management reports on the performance of the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations in terms of yields, spending and labor efficiencies.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in accounting or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills- SAP, BW, MII, Word, Excel, Cognos
• One-three years accounting experience
• Must have the ability to understand complex costing models.
• Be a self-starter, detail-oriented and well organized.
• Have the ability to work within strict timeframes in order to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Two-four years plant accounting experience.
• Analytical ability and experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and labor efficiency reports and preparation of weekly P&L’s for management.
• Research questions from management regarding weekly variances.
• Preparation of journal entries for period and year-end close and preparation of Accounts Payable accruals for the Plant.
• Prepare and explain period-end variances and comparative reports.
• Prepare account analysis worksheets and take corrective action to resolve any issues resulting from their preparation.
• Prepare, review, and assist plant management with bill of materials and assist in taking of physical inventories on product and materials both onsite and located at cold storage warehouses.
• Complete Product Change Requests/SAP BOM changes
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and develop and update detailed desk procedures for all recurring job tasks.
• Train, Develop and serve as back up for clerical position that reports to Staff Accountant
• Develop, analyze, and provide plant management with appropriate analysis which reveals and defines problems that can be acted upon by management to reduce cost, gain efficiencies, and redirect efforts.
• Assist plant management and Accounting Manager in special assignments as needed.
• Special Projects as assigned
• Ad Hoc reporting upon request

What This Job Offers

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