Plant Accountant jobs in Salina, KS

Overview

Responsibilities

Responsible for cost accounting, financial analysis, assist in development and maintenance of product standards (BOMs), maintenance of inventory standards, labor efficiency reporting and assist in month end closing.  Responsible for a wide array of accounting functions to include:  data entry and compilation, analytics, calculations and verification of data.  Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts.

Qualifications

Primary Objectives:

• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Review for accuracy and handle the standards roll up. Analyze actual costs versus standard cost.  Ensure materials are set at relevant levels.
• Measure and analyze purchase price to standard costing to evaluate any changes & PPV.  
• Review weekly Manufacturing Order Variance report.
• Update and report daily the Product, Loss, and Damage report. Prepare re-class journal weekly.
• Review Cost Center reports with management monthly. Ability to forecast monthly expenses. 
• Completion of the capital roll forward monthly.
• Coding on a monthly basis the corporate credit card statement to the correct cost center.
• Identify, resolve, and forecast inventory reserve on a weekly basis for the forecast and complete the inventory reserve for month end.
• General accounting duties include journal entry preparation, month end closing tasks and reconciliation of inventory and financial reporting.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Track Monthly Dairy Inventory for Monthly Milk Market Reporting
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Controller or designees.

Employment Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 Years manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Confidentiality
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and experience of Aseptic Operation
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality

Skill and ability to:

• Safety of the workforce
• Food Safety
• Development of a superior workforce
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Personal ongoing development

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life) and a Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.