at West Liberty Foods in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET
About West Liberty Foods
West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys - a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.
Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.
West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.
Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!
We are currently hiring for:
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for the protection of company assets. This is completed through minimizing liability or risk by ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting through plant overhead expense, operational/production variances, product quality and traceability. This is supported by ensuring process controls are in place and followed while communicating deviations to plant management.
Primary Responsibilities:
Reconcile and report daily operational/production variances to plant management.
Review and analyze production variances and overhead expense to document changes in product cost.
Prepare and load journal entries to accrue expense or correct general ledger accounting.
Weekly/monthly inventory and work order accounting close functions.
Ensure product quality and limiting financial risk through inventory trace exercises, lot rotation, and aging/distressed analysis.
Review of inventory cycle counting process and results to assure accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
Partner with all departments of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of general ledger accounting (assets/liabilities and debits/credits).
Strong attention to detail.
Desire to be hands on with production as necessary.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
Must be able to solve problems with strong analytical ability.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
Candidates must successfully pass the post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold/Crystal Lake Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
