Plant Cost Accountant

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that sustainably feeds people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

About the Role

The Finance/Accounting team is seeking driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our $15B company. These personnel examine data for accurate pricing in Customer Finance, reconcile/manage invoices as an Accounting Coordinator, or scrutinize the company’s state/federal income tax data in Corporate Tax. The Cost Accountant will support the operations finance/manufacturing accounting functions by providing and assisting in plant reporting, compilation and analysis, performing month-end close activities, performing bill of material maintenance, and assisting with product standard cost integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly/quarterly standard cost rollup functions
• Complete corporate month-end close tasks ensuring strict adherence to the close schedule
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile weekly and monthly operations finance reports for distribution
• Manage Bill of Material audits to satisfy corporate policies, including communicating with each plant on progress and ensuring they meet annual policies
• Enter all BOM and Routing information for new products and maintain current products
• Maintain and create Raw/WIP codes and all market quote codes
• Reconciliation of GR/IR clearings
• Manage daily Co-Pack invoice process
• Responsible for maintaining account mapping
• Support plant close activities
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; required
• Food Industry/Meat related experience, preferred
• SAP experience, preferred
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment may include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related)
• Extreme cold and heat (non-weather related)
• Working near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals
• Moderate to loud noise levels when in the production area

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear