Plant Cost Accountant

Smithfield Bioscience, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking an Accounting/Cost Accountant to apply GAAP principles across cost and tax support functions. You will support plant reporting, month-end close, BOM maintenance, and data integrity.

The role involves cross-plant collaboration, BOM audits, and maintaining standard costs while working toward accurate financial close and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented with organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly/quarterly standard cost rollup functions.
• Complete corporate month-end close tasks per schedule.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile weekly/monthly operations finance reports.
• Manage BOM audits and communicate plant progress.
• Enter BOM and Routing data for new products; maintain data.
• Maintain Raw/WIP codes and market quote codes.
• Support plant close activities.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

The Finance/Accounting team is seeking 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 and all market quote codes
• Reconciliation of GR/IR clearings
• Manage daily Co-Pack invoice process
• Responsible for maintaining account mapping
• Support plant close activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; required.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience, preferred.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Excellent Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $52,500 - $77,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available

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, 20 percent 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.