Senior Plant Accounting Coordinator

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Sioux Center
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Plant Accounting Coordinator





ID

2022-23559




Job Locations


US-IA-Sioux Center



Category

Accounting/Finance



Type

Full-Time



FLSA Status

Non-Exempt



Shift

1st Shift






































Job Locations









US-IA-Sioux Center













Your Opportunity









The Senior Plant Accounting Coordinator compiles data from various sources to prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports used by management in support of plant operations in the areas of packaging, inventory, yields, and labor. Requires solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles as well as strong attention to detail and initiative to research issues and solve problems.













Core Responsibilities

• Compiles data from various sources (SAP, ADC, manual sheets from Supervisors, etc.) to prepare various daily reports in Excel including Yield Reports, Daily Pack Report, OPS Report, and Labor Report requiring data entry, data manipulation, and formulas in Excel.
• Researches missing invoices by contacting vendors, the Purchasing department and Accounts Payable and responding to vendor inquiries about invoices.
• Ensures all production orders are properly reconciled and recognized in the correct day, week and period and investigates and follows-up timely on all production order errors or discrepancies.
• Completes the weekly Scorecard so management can assess and evaluate operational performance against forecast, standard, and other metrics.
• Analyzes and investigates manufacturing variance accounts (i.e., labor efficiency, yields, formulation, overhead, PPV, etc) and provides explanations.
• Assists in the tracking of cost savings against budgets and the measurement of actual savings.
• Reviews raw material and packaging standard costs for accuracy on an annual basis. Reviews purchase price variance accounts monthly.
• Prepares and distributes the daily yield and labor efficiency reports.
• Reviews raw meat, packaging, ingredients and MRO parts inventory for accuracy and reconciliation to ledger.
• Performs BOM analysis and verification as part of our bills of materials and routings review. Ensure an annual 100 percent review of bills of materials and routings and enter in the tracking system
• Assists in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 implementation and maintains internal control documentation and the testing of internal controls.
• Prepares and updates the monthly account validation documents as part of our SOX reporting responsibilities.
• Ensures that financial controls are in place across the plant, which are in accordance to Group policy and actively adhered to, including accounting cut-off procedures.
• Provides back up and support to other Accounting staff in the areas of yield reporting, finished goods inventory, payroll and other areas as assigned.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • 2+ years related experience, preferred.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles.
  • Proven ability to use Excel on a daily basis including manipulation of large amounts of data and creation of simple formulas.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Desire and ability to fully research issues and solve problems.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Work Environment & Physical Demands
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
    • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
    • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
    • Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Careers and Benefits
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits. PEOPLE MATTER More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally. BENEFITS Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      About Smithfield Foods
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      EEO/AA Information
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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