Cost Accountant/Master Data Specialist

You know our brands, The Laughing Cow, Babybel, Boursin, Kaukauna, Merkts and Price's, which elicit smiles across America. They are daring, responsible and deliver dairy goodness. As you imagine, this mindset is contagious! Bel Brands USA is part of an international family company, which has led an ambitious growth strategy for 150 years and is today the world's third largest branded cheese company. If like our 12,000 employees globally, you want to have an impact in an entrepreneurial and demanding company, and share smiles around the world, dare to live the Bel experience! Be you. Be ambitious. Be Bel. Bel Brands USA has been named Chicago's \"101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For\" for 10 years in a row. The company is headquartered in Chicago and operates four manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. Job Description Summary This position is responsible for various support activities for the local Finance team, including daily accounting functions, with a focus on fixed asset management. It is also rsponsible for Master Data functions at the Little Chute Facility, including interacting with all Bel Brands locations and Bel Corporate Master Data Groups as pertains to Master Data for the United States. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Finance Maintains fixed asset details in collaboration with maintenance team, Plant management, Group management, and Chicago management Initiates schedules for depreciation when completed Keeps track of asset inventory and tagging of new assets Keeps track of fixed assets cash flows Creates proper documentation for sale or disposal of assets, including group transfer forms Provides all details of fixed assets activities to the auditors Prepares budget estimates for new fixed assets and fixed assets to be completed Maintains/updates inventory of fixed assets Supports finance function when Controller and/or Assistant Controller are out of office Participates in month-end closing tasks Runs reports from SAP to analyze data, update financial KPI’s and reviews variances All other duties as assigned Master Data Creates and maintains master data for all finished goods, semi-finished goods, raw materials, packaging materials, consumable and trading goods Coordinates, gathers data and submits requests to Corporate Master Data Group for new item creation (Basic data and Classification data). Requires regular meetings and close working relationships with the Marketing Departments of the various brands Coordinates, tracks and shares information regarding the progress of the product setup with the appropriate people through the Marketing UDS form Works with production departments to create and maintain accurate Operational BOMs, Routes and Production Versions used for production order creation Works with Production Manager and FICO to create and maintain accurate Budget BOMs, Routes and Production Versions Works with Warehouse Management to create and maintain plant storage location information and packing instructions Ensures integration of new items into the Forecasting and Production Scheduling System Maintains local product hierarchy for finished goods and purchased trade goods used for customer pricing and Broker deal management Analyzes reports to identify non-compliant data and problem solves findings Safety, Environmental and Quality Follows all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others. Follows all environmental protocols as applicable to the job. Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy. Follow all food safety procedures. Maintains a sanitary and safe work area; performs housekeeping duties as necessary and/or required. Detects potentially hazardous conditions and problems and takes appropriate action to report and/or correct. Knowledge and Experience Requirements Minimum of two years’ experience in a related position Strong project management, analytical, technical, and organizational skills The individual must have a conceptual or working knowledge of the following: High level of expertise in MS Office products Microsoft PC operating systems Enterprise Software Systems, specifically SAP Project management methods and terminology Competencies and Abilities Ability to communicate and develop good working relationships with team members Strong management skills with the ability to clearly communicate expectations and motivate peers, direct reports and other interested parties Excellent communication skills ; understand audience and adjusts communication to drive desired results Must be able to accurately and efficiently perform all job duties with a sense of urgency Exhibit Bel’s core values of: CARE Inspire and grow self and others by developing yourself and others through challenge and support with honest constructive feedback Act with people and planet front of mind in all decisions and actions. DARE Think bold, act fast by being ambitious with ideas and initiatives. Make decisions and deliver quickly. Simply and focus by prioritizing what delivers the most value. Promote simplicity and remove complications. COMMIT Play to win as a team by taking accountability to deliver on results and maximize impact by actively collaborating. Make customers smile by improving internal and external customer satisfaction in everything we do. Performance Expectations: Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers, customers, and brokers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the department. Working Conditions: Work is performed largely in an office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Acknowledgement: This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bel Group