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Sun-Maid Growers of California · 3 days ago

Senior Finance Operations Accountant

Kingsburg, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

Sun-Maid Growers of California is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Accountant to partner with plant and finance teams to enhance operating efficiencies and reduce costs. The role involves preparing financial reports, participating in cost analysis, and collaborating with various teams to optimize resources and improve cost estimates.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports, such as the spending report and business reviews, consisting of actual spending results versus plan, variance analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and key performance indicators

Participate in cost reduction analysis with the goal of reducing plant-wide operating costs

Assist in standard cost reviews, product structures reviews, and variance analysis of standard costs

Help to improve the accuracy of cost estimates for each operating line, and SKU while striving to identify and drive out variances

Assist in the planning process for original and revised plan. Prepare cost center spending reports and analysis. Actively participate in meetings with cost center owners

Collaboratively work with finance and operations helping to develop operating models and plans that optimize plant capacity and resources

Assist in variance analysis while identifying improvement opportunities

Support the development of an improved labor reporting system

Work with operations to drive out annual operating variances including manufacturing overhead, labor and material costs

Aid in the development of transparent and trackable key performance indicators for Sun-Maid manufacturing facilities

Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments

Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items

Collaboratively work with finance to ensure that ERP routings are accurate and maintained

Document operational process flow and evaluate internal controls with corporate financial management

Assist in the completion of special projects

Qualification

GAAPCost accountingAccrual based accountingAnalytical skillsMSO365Software systems knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Working knowledge of GAAP, FASB, cost accounting, accrual based accounting, organizational auditing, fixed asset accounting

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously

A self-starter with a solid work ethic and a hands-on attitude

Strong partnership and collaborative style with outstanding communication skills; written, verbal and presentation

A solid knowledge base of different software systems is desirable

Proficient in MSO365 including Excel skills (X-lookups and pivot tables)

BA or BS required in Accounting or Finance

Company

Sun-Maid Growers of California

Founded in 1912, Sun-Maid Growers of California is a farmers’ cooperative of hundreds of grower families with vineyards in California’s Central Valley.

Founded in 1912