Staff Accountant

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our plant accounting team. You will collect and generate management reports on yields, spending and labor efficiency for the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations.

The role requires a BS in accounting, proficiency in SAP, BW, MII, Word, Excel and Cognos, and 1–3 years of accounting experience. You will help prepare budgets, journal entries, variances and cost analyses while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in accounting or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills- SAP, BW, MII, Word, Excel, Cognos
• One-three years accounting experience
• Must have the ability to understand complex costing models.
• Be a self-starter, detail-oriented and well organized.
• Have the ability to work within strict timeframes in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and labor efficiency reports and preparation of weekly P&Ls for management.
• Research questions from management regarding weekly variances.
• Preparation of journal entries for period and year-end close and preparation of Accounts Payable accruals for the Plant.
• Prepare and explain period-end variances and comparative reports.
• Prepare account analysis worksheets and take corrective action to resolve any issues resulting from their preparation.
• Prepare, review, and assist plant management with bill of materials and assist in taking of physical inventories on product and materials both onsite and located at cold storage warehouses.
• Complete Product Change Requests/SAP BOM changes
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and develop and update detailed desk procedures for all recurring job tasks.
• Train, Develop and serve as back up for clerical position that reports to Staff Accountant

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

B.S. degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

BW

MII

Excel

Cognos

Job description

Salary range is $69,400-$82,285 per year

Purpose of Position:

Collection and generation of management reports on the performance of the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations in terms of yields, spending and labor efficiencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Preparation of all daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and labor efficiency reports and preparation of weekly P& L's for management.
• Research questions from management regarding weekly variances.
• Preparation of journal entries for period and year-end close and preparation of Accounts Payable accruals for the Plant.
• Prepare and explain period-end variances and comparative reports.
• Prepare account analysis worksheets and take corrective action to resolve any issues resulting from their preparation.
• Prepare, review, and assist plant management with bill of materials and assist in taking of physical inventories on product and materials both onsite and located at cold storage warehouses.
• Complete Product Change Requests/SAP BOM changes
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and develop and update detailed desk procedures for all recurring job tasks.
• Train, Develop and serve as back up for clerical position that reports to Staff Accountant

Additional Functions

• Develop, analyze, and provide plant management with appropriate analysis which reveals and defines problems that can be acted upon by management to reduce cost, gain efficiencies, and redirect efforts.
• Assist plant management and Accounting Manager in special assignments as needed.
• Special Projects as assigned
• Ad Hoc reporting upon request

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in accounting or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills- SAP, BW, MII, Word, Excel, Cognos
• One-three years accounting experience
• Must have the ability to understand complex costing models.
• Be a self-starter, detail-oriented and well organized.
• Have the ability to work within strict timeframes in order to meet deadlines.

Preferred Requirements

• Two-four years plant accounting experience.
• Analytical ability and experience

Physical Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to have consistent attendance.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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