Smithfield

Manufacturing

PlantCostAccountant

$0–0k Kinston, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Organizational skills; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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