B&G FOODS

Senior Accountant

Ankeny, IA Full time

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This position will report directly to the Plant Controller. The position assists the Finance Team in all manufacturing and operational accounting phases, including development and maintenance of standard costs, monthly closings, financial statement preparation & review, general ledger account analysis, and forecasting and budgeting.  The financial analyst generally works in an office environment but is expected to be familiar with all production operations and visit all significant company operations regularly.

Responsibilities:

  • Support plant leadership team on all aspects of financial analysis and costing

  • Develop new product costs and maintain standard costs

  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and variances and prepare periodic reports comparing standard and production costs.

  • Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.

  • Prepare Month end journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis, and other assigned closing tasks and reporting

  • Assist in preparation of regular forecasts and annual budgets

  • Assist in the creation of new financial reports based on business needs.

  • Ensure internal controls are effectively maintained

Experience, Skills, Education:

  • A BA/BS degree in Accounting is required.

  • At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Detail-oriented.

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.

  • Ability to organize, plan, and consistently meet deadlines

Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.