Associate Cost Accountant/Cost Accountant - Planters-Suffolk, VA

ASSOCIATE COST ACCOUNTANT / COST ACCOUNTANT - Planters (Suffolk, VA)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer employer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods -

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages staff that assist with resolving daily production challenges, inventory balancing, bill of material updates, standard yield maintenance and various customized reports to assist operations.

• Oversees new item setups, supply variance reviews, maintains and monitors standard yields, along with the day-to-day Cost Accounting functions at the plant.

• Coordinates and supervises period and fiscal year-end inventories.

• Responsible for Labor Cost, and Overhead updates.

• Reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Inventory accounts, and possibly other accounts, while ensuring compliance to IPE standards.

• Reviews Inventory Adjustments and Foreign Material expenses within the P&L.

• Completes and oversees period close/quarter close tasks, as assigned by the Controller.

• Acts as a liaison between cost accounting, operations, and other management areas for the Data Collection (AS/400) system.

• Assists in the other cost duties as directed by their supervisor as the incumbent builds on their experiences.

• Support the operations and management team as it relates to Cost Accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level of position offered, Associate Cost Accountant or Cost Accountant, will be based on candidates' experience level and skill set

Required

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• A pattern of initiative and leadership.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• CMA, CPA or CIA certification or making progress towards certification.

• Operational accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of Oracle, AS400, and QAD systems.

• Experience managing a team.

LOCATION: Suffolk, VA

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Associate Cost Accountant is between $67,500 - $94,500 per year and the base hiring pay range for the Cost Accountant is $82,500 - $115,500, and your actual base pay within that range will, depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:

Requisition ID : 34191

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.