Staff Accountant

job purpose:

The Staff Accountant will be part of the Accounting department within fairlife, LLC reporting to the Plant Controller of our new facility in Webster, NY. Under limited supervision, the Staff Accountant needs to have a good understanding of cost accounting and Inventories, general accounting, be inquisitive, willing to learn, able to juggle multiple tasks, and able to meet deadlines as assigned.

responsibilities:

• Cost Accounting:
  • Maintain bills of materials
  • Prepare cost accounting entries and support the plant's costing process
  • Ensure material adjustments are completed and adhere to internal controls
  • Oversee the cycle count program
• General Accounting:
  • Participate in the accounting duties of month-end close
  • Prepare accounting and ad hoc plant reports as needed
  • Complete weekly inventory reconciliations
  • Understand and be able to use fairlife's operating system, Dynamics D365, to perform assigned tasks
  • Balance raw milk/bulk load out weekly
  • Assist with the annual budgeting process for raw, packaging and operational expenses
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Meet all deadlines as stated
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Other Duties:
  • Recommend process improvement and action plans
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required
  • Perform other related duties & participate in special projects as assigned

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred
• Excellent computer knowledge with proficiency in Excel, preference to candidate with knowledge of Microsoft D365 ERP/MES
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames
• Organized, dependable, detail oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on issues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English for safety and operational purposes

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location: Webster, NY

reports to: Plant Controller

travel requirements: <10%

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt