Plant Accountant | KanPak | Arkansas City, KS

About the role

KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is seeking a Plant Accountant to support financial operations at our Arkansas City facility. This role plays a critical part in cost accounting, financial analysis, inventory management, and month-end close, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, BOM review, and variance analysis
• Analyze actual costs vs. standard costs; monitor purchase price variance (PPV)
• Support inventory accounting, reserves, and reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close and financial reporting
• Review manufacturing variances and cost center reporting with management
• Track capital expenditures and complete monthly capital roll-forward
• Aid with budgeting, forecasting, and labor efficiency reporting
• Prepare required internal and external reports, including dairy inventory and loss/damage tracking
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal controls
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Experience in food or aseptic manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability

What We Offer

• Paid time off, holidays, and paid leave (subject to eligibility)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability, life, accident, legal, and EAP benefits
• Retailer retirement plan options
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities

The Schedule & Setting

• Shift Times: 8am-5pm
• Days: Mon - Fri
• Work Environment: Requires climbing ladders/stairs to access tanks and pumps. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Requires detection and differentiation of colors, sounds, and smells. Work involves bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods. Indoor/outdoor environment with exposure to water treatment equipment, chemicals, and waste handling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Applicants only; No Recruiters please. KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.