Smithfield
Manufacturing
PlantCostAccountant
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“Plant Cost Accountant at Smithfield. Skills: Cost accounting, Plant reporting, Month-end close. Perform standard cost rollup functions. Complete month-end close tasks”
Industry & Context.
Organizational skills; Analytical skills
Office setting, Production plant environment, Wet or humid conditions, Extreme cold and heat, Moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to chemicals, Moderate to loud noise level, Lift up to 25 pounds, Close vision, Adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years relevant experience
Nice to Have
Food Industry/Meat related experience, SAP experience
What You'll Do.
Perform standard cost rollup functions
Complete month-end close tasks
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Compile operations finance reports
Manage Bill of Material audits
Enter BOM and Routing information
Maintain current products
Maintain and create Raw/WIP codes
Maintain market quote codes
Reconciliation of GR/IR clearings
Manage daily Co-Pack invoice process
Maintain account mapping
Support plant close activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with each plant
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** **Your Opportunity** The Finance/Accounting team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our $15B company. These personnel examine data for accurate pricing in Customer Finance, reconcile/manage invoices as an Accounting Coordinator, or scrutinize the company’s state/federal income tax data in Corporate Tax. The Cost Accountant will support the operations finance/manufacturing accounting functions by providing/assisting in plant reporting, compilation and analysis, performing month-end close activities, performing bill of material maintenance, and assist with product standard cost integrity. **Core Responsibilities** * Perform weekly/quarterly standard cost rollup functions * Complete corporate month-end close tasks ensuring strict adherence to the close schedule. * Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Compile weekly and monthly operations finance reports for distribution. * Manage Bill of Material audits to satisfy corporate policies. This will entail communicating with each plant on the progress and ensuring they will meet annual policies. * Enter all BOM and Routing information for new products and maintain current products. * Maintain and create Raw/WIP codes
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