Plant Accounting Supervisor

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in the United States (Iowa) is seeking an Accounting professional to support plants with reporting, month-end close activities, BOM maintenance and yield reporting. You may supervise Plant Accounting Coordinators to ensure timely and accurate daily yield, inventory and labor reports.

The role involves reviewing coordinator reports, creating BOM cost analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Travel to other plant locations may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or related field and 2+ years’ of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects, preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proven ability to use Excel on a daily basis including manipulation of large amounts of data and creation of simple formulas.
• SAP experience (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• May be required to travel to assist at other plant locations.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data from various sources (SAP, ADC, manual sheets from Supervisors, etc.) to prepare various daily reports in Excel including Yield Reports, Daily Pack Report, OPS Report, and Labor Report requiring data entry, data manipulation, and simple formulas in Excel.
• Perform month‑end activities, which include, but are not limited to journal entries, plant variance and account reconciliations.
• Assist in timely measurement and explanation of plant variances and operating costs on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Support. Responsible for ensuring that Corporate policy is adhered to, specifically regarding Bill of Material audits and Fixed Asset reviews.
• Provides backup and support to other Accounting staff in the areas of yield reporting, finished goods inventory, payroll and other areas as assigned.
• Will spend up to 20% of time on the production floor to understand processes and procedures.
• Using reports from the Purchasing department and SAP, coordinates and prepares weekly and monthly packaging, ingredients and MRO cycle counts and investigates and resolves differences with the Purchasing department.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity

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. This role will support the plants in reporting, departmental spending analysis, month-end close activities, bill of material maintenance and yield reporting. It may supervise Plant Accounting Coordinators to ensure all the daily yield, inventory and labor reports for management are completed on time and accurately. Reviews the reports created by the Coordinators before distribution to management. Creates the Bill of Materials (BOM) which identifies the cost associated with any new products or changes to products that are produced at the plant.

Core Responsibilities

• Compiles data from various sources (SAP, ADC, manual sheets from Supervisors, etc.) to prepare various daily reports in Excel including Yield Reports, Daily Pack Report, OPS Report, and Labor Report requiring data entry, data manipulation, and simple formulas in Excel.


• Perform month‑end activities, which include, but are not limited to journal entries, plant variance and account reconciliations.


• Assist in timely measurement and explanation of plant variances and operating costs on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Support. Responsible for ensuring that Corporate policy is adhered to, specifically regarding Bill of Material audits and Fixed Asset reviews.


• Provides backup and support to other Accounting staff in the areas of yield reporting, finished goods inventory, payroll and other areas as assigned.


• Will spend up to 20% of time on the production floor to understand processes and procedures.


• Using reports from the Purchasing department and SAP, coordinates and prepares weekly and monthly packaging, ingredients and MRO cycle counts and investigates and resolves differences with the Purchasing department.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university in Accounting or related field and 2+ years’ of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects, preferred.


• Solid understanding of accounting principles.


• Proven ability to use Excel on a daily basis including manipulation of large amounts of data and creation of simple formulas.


• SAP experience (preferred).


• Strong attention to detail.


• Desire and ability to fully research issues and solve problems.


• May be required to travel to assist at other plant locations.


• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the accounting department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non‑weather related), extreme cold and heat (non‑weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357‑1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. “Good food. Responsibly.” is more than just our tagline; it’s what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out‑of‑pocket costs, on average, 20percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high‑quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.