Plant Accountant

Leprino Foods; Jackson Field (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Greeley, CO seeks a Plant Accountant to support plant leadership with strong financial stewardship and transparent, accurate reporting. You will partner with the plant to ensure discipline and continuous improvement across financial controls.

Starting compensation ranges from $62,400 to $70,000 with a target annual bonus of 5%. This role involves building inventory reports, handling payroll/AP duties, supporting budgets, and delivering clear financial insights to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with accounting systems/financial software in manufacturing.
• Ability to complete payroll and AP duties with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build inventory reports for finished goods and raw materials across the plant.
• Present production updates for cheese, whey, and processing lines.
• Maintain controls for inventories of manufactured product and raw materials.
• Support a controls environment with routine reviews and validations.
• Complete payroll entries and AP processing with accuracy.
• Review payroll activity and address inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with AP vendors to move invoices/payments smoothly.
• Report utility usage and share insights with production leadership.
• Assist in budget activities and monthly forecasts with financial reports.
• Build relationships with plant and corporate partners and present clearly.
• Assist audits and drive process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR similar work experience

Three years of experience in accounting or finance

Experience using accounting systems or financial software in a production, manufacturing, or related environment

Ability to complete essential payroll and AP duties with accurate documentation

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Within our 500-person manufacturing facility in Greeley, Leprino is seeking a Plant Accountant to support plant leadership through strong financial stewardship and operational insight. This role serves as a key accounting partner to the plant, helping ensure financial accuracy, discipline, and consistency while supporting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $62,400 and $70,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You’ll Do:

• Build accurate inventory reports for finished goods and raw materials while supporting our families of products across the plant.
• Write and present clear production updates for cheese, whey, and processing lines to help the team see progress and spot opportunities for improvement.
• Apply standard accounting practices to maintain reliable controls for manufactured product and raw-material inventories.
• Support a transparent controls environment by completing routine reviews and in-plant validations with care and consistency.
• Complete payroll entries and accounts-payable processing with accuracy, helping the plant run smoothly every week.
• Review payroll activity, identify inconsistencies, and recommend the right course to correct them.
• Coordinate with AP vendors and plant suppliers to ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documents move efficiently.
• Report utility usage and share insights with production leadership, strengthening planning discussions.
• Participate in budget activities by preparing plant financial reports, completing analytical reviews, and helping shape monthly forecasts.
• Build collaborative relationships with plant and corporate partners and present information in a way people can easily understand.
• Support plant audits and contribute to process improvements that help the team work more efficiently.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR similar work experience in a related industry.
• Three years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience using accounting systems or financial software in a production, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Ability to complete essential payroll and AP duties with accurate documentation.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Accounting experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in cost accounting and manufacturing-related inventory practices.
• Strong working knowledge of controls, auditing procedures, and standard financial reporting methodologies.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?