Plant Accounting Coordinator
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive Pay: 19.47 - $28.69 per hourEligible for
Overtime PayComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and
MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time Smithfield
team members on their first day of employment.*Program
eligibilities applyIn addition, we offer opportunities for career
growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.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, production yields, cycle counting, physical
inventory, creating and maintaining bill of materials, labor and
other accounting related activities that meet the planned
profitability of the organization. Provides advice to members of
senior management and assists them in achieving profit and volume
objectives. Identifies cost savings opportunities; provides
accurate and timely production results and financial analysis for
business decisions. Performs Payroll and Accounts Payable function
as needed for facility. Core ResponsibilitiesCompiles 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 systemAssists 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 . Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance,
Business or related field; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.Bachelor's Degree, preferred.2+ years relevant work
experience in an accounting or finance role, preferred.Strong
understanding of accounting principles including production yields,
variances, and inventory control processes in relation to general
ledger reporting. Previous Payroll and A/P experience a plus.Strong
skill-set using Microsoft Office, especially Excel), including
manipulation of large amounts of data.SAP, Kronos or experience
with similar systems, preferred.Ability to explain complicated
processes in an easy-to-understand manner when dealing with
employee issues.Establish and maintain an excellent working
relationships with both Plant and Corporate Finance and Operations
personnel.Must be able to remain flexible and focused when
priorities change.Strong attention to detail.Ability to fully
research issues, execute instructions and solve problems.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.IndSPR T2 -OpsEEO/AA InformationSmithfield 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.If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.
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