Cost Accountant

Seneca Foods Corporation; Glencoe (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation seeks an entry-level Cost Accountant for our Glencoe facility. The role focuses on cost accounting, AP, reporting, and standard cost development, with growth opportunities in budgeting and forecasting.

You will support plant controllers on costing projects, payroll, and onboarding seasonal staff, while maintaining strong attention to detail and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required or preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting procedures is desirable.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable & Receiving.
• Track operations and prepare reports.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Develop and maintain standard costs.
• Assist in quarterly forecasting and bi-annual budgeting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Seneca Foods Corporation has a career opportunity available at our Glencoe facility for an entry level Cost Accountant. We are looking for a qualified individual to demonstrate their ability to learn and grow with our Glencoe processing facility.

COST ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts Payable & Receiving
• Operational Tracking & Reporting
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Development and maintenance of standard costs
• Assist in the quarterly forecasting and bi-annual budgeting processes
• AG & Grower Accounting
• Assist Plant Controller on:
  • Costing and Analysis Projects
  • Raw Product Scale Support
  • Payroll
  • On-Boarding of Seasonal Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior work experience is not required but preferred in Accounting or Inventory. Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field desired:

• Demonstrated general knowledge of financial accounting procedures is required.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word skills
• Must possess exceptional thoughtful and analytical skills, diligent with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized.
• Agile and open to change.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently, effectively handle multiple competing priorities and manage deadlines under pressure. Resourceful!
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships and influence at all levels of the organization. Must be collegial, with high integrity, and a team player.
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions…a problem solver

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $65K to $72K

We strive to attract and maintain a workforce that enriches our team experience and supports our shared vision for the future. At Seneca, you'll be part of a team of highly qualified and dedicated individuals. We believe in making the world a healthier, happier place starting with our own employees. At Seneca, you'll feel good about what you do. In fact, many of our people have been with us for decades, helping advance our company.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.