Staff Accountant

Salary range is $69,400-$82,285 per year

Purpose of Position:

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

• Essential Job Functions:
• 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

Additional Functions:

• 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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to have consistent attendance.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.