Cost Accounting Specialist-Dold

SUMMARY OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day Cost Accounting functions, including but not limited to:
  • Daily production entry review, analysis, and reconciliation (which includes investigating variances)
    • Includes managing in-tran locations and shipments to other plants and warehouses
  • Daily review of costing and inventory exception reports
    • Includes working with team members and applications to maintain accurate inventories
  • General Ledger
    • Includes reporting and explaining product losses
    • Inventory balancing/reconciliation, including period close
    • Creating journal entries as needed
  • Creating and distributing Accounting reports as necessary. i.e. yield reporting, product write-offs, etc.
• Responsible for AP tasks that include researching and approving invoices as they relate to receipts of raw materials, packages, ingredients, along with other recurring/annual type services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Prior accounting experience, preferably Cost Accounting
• Ability to think critically and logically
• Proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve desired outcomes, including working with management staff
• Demonstrated pattern of initiative
• Demonstrated excellent pattern of attendance reliability
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with use of computers, including Microsoft Office (excel, email, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Oracle Financials, or other AP related system
• Experience with QAD, or other related Cost Accounting system
• Experience with perpetual inventory systems
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or related environment

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.