Schwan's Company

Description

(Overview)

Job Description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit  www.SchwansCompany.com.

We are hiring a Accountant for our manufacturing facility in Stilwell, OK. This position, under direct or general supervision, is responsible for performing accounting functions in the following areas: Primarily Cost and related general ledger.

What you will get from us:

• Opportunity to work on exciting, strategic projects in partnership with key leaders and showcase your creative, communication and technical skills.
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees.
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured, and highly skilled.
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits.

Responsibilities:

This job may participate in one or more of the following duties as directed by supervision or management.

• Assist with monthly close which includes completing accounting accruals and journal entries, analyzing cost and expense-related accounts, preparing schedules and reports.
• Completes projects associate with driving business results.
• Prepares schedules and analyses for internal and external use, as required.
• Prepares and analyzes management reports including historical cost analyses, daily production performance, maintenance and supply spend, overtime reports, and budget vs. actual comparisons, others as required.
• Reviews plant policies, manufacturing statements and journal entries to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines.
• Assists with the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan. Assists with the preparation of plant monthly and annual performance forecasts.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries for cost center and cost element/account classifications.
• Assists plant functional groups in proper transactional processes to ensure accurate cost and inventory records.
• Applies and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assists in the preparation or gathering of schedules for independent auditors as required.
• May perform additional accounting tasks/analyses in areas such as fixed assets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, etc., as required.
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Related Experience: Typically, 0-3 years related experience
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Moderate PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge/experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (for example: SAP, SQL, Cognos, Business Warehouse). 
• Effective use of reading, writing, oral communication skills, presentation, and project management techniques
• Highly analytical. Problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively within team setting.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Solid understanding of cost analysis, accounting procedures, programs, and processes.
• Intermediate skills in the development of cost ratios and comparative analyses; thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time Business Unit: Req #: 24-1812

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