Sr. Cost & Fixed Asset Accounting Specialist

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JOB TITLE: Cost & Fixed Asset Accounting Specialist – Sadler’s

SALARY: Career Level 8, Non-Exempt (high level hourly)

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 6:30am-8:00am start time range, overtime as needed

REPORTS TO: Jason Eckert, Plant Controller

SUMMARY OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day Cost Accounting functions, including but not limited to:

Daily production entry, analysis, 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

Continual review of General Ledger

Includes completing cost adjustments as necessary and reclassing journal entries

Includes reporting and explaining product losses

Manage weekly cycle counting procedures and adherence to company policies

Manages setting up new items

Including managing of yields in yield database.

Creating and distributing accounting reports as necessary.

Daily review and reconciliation of EAM parts inventory.

Responsible for managing and completing required period/quarter/fiscal close duties, including but not limited to:

Balance sheet reconciliations

Reviewing P&L expenses and correct entries as needed

Competing period close journals and allocations

Completing and providing analysis of monthly scorecard data (KPI reporting)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Ability to think critically and logically

Demonstrated pattern of initiative

Demonstrates excellent pattern of attendance reliability

Great organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with use of computers, including Microsoft Office (excel, email, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior accounting experience, preferably Cost Accounting

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

Bilingual preferred but not required

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