Operations Accountant

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Operations Accountant is responsible for the daily production, receipt, shipping and reconciliation of inventory for multiple plant organizations, monthly inventory close and reconciliation for multiple plants, and other related inventory transactions. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting corporate and regional marketing staff with inventory and shipping related transactions. Inventory related support for other locations as needed is also considered to be part of this position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Record daily inventory production.

• Blend inventory and ship transactions based upon the detail provided by the plant personnel.

• Monitor and review shipment/invoicing status.

• Train plant personnel to provide necessary documentation to support production, changes in inventory and shipping transactions and to reconcile balances.

• Communicate and resolve issues with the plant personnel when data does not adequately support the transactions.

• Prepare analysis as requested to support plant, regional and corporate management.

• Implement and enforce policies and effective internal controls.

• Support internal and external audit requests.

• Perform a variety of complicated special projects. May lead and direct the work of others.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Two to five years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable or Inventory Accounting needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting and perpetual inventory concepts & principals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent math skills, including statistical analysis.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Position is based in an office environment
• Occasional travel to off-site locations is required.
• Occasionally exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Occasionally travel to off-site locations is required.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10lbs.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: of this job.