Job Description

Company Description At Jack Link's, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. If you're ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link's is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company's portfolio of brands includes Jack Link's®, Lorissa's Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks. Job Description The Plant Cost Accountant supports financial planning, reporting, accounting, and business analysis processes necessary to support Company objectives. Ensures all financial cost reports and analyses comply with appropriate accounting principles and company policies, accurately reflect the condition of the business, and provide reliable information necessary to control operations. Supports monthly financial reporting, forecasting, annual audit, and budgeting processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports Plant Manufacturing by facilitating cost reports, respective analysis including monthly closing documents. The following tasks are encompassed in the effort: Material Use Variances (MUV) analysis and labor performance tracking. COGS analysis of the various departments within manufacturing Supports new product setup and costing of the bill of materials (BOM's) for all of plant manufacturing. Prepare and provide financial support throughout the period and close by preparing period JE for manufacturing activity. Provide oversight and maintain support with Finance, Budget / Forecasting Teams, and other related support departments. Research and analyze period financial activity ensuring proper BOM set ups, scrap percentages, inventory, and MUV's. Supports Company's audits to ensure legal compliance and inventory control. Assist in developing cost accounting procedures and respective SOP's. Assist in transitioning from existing cost accounting system to modern platforms (SAP HANA) Performs other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary. Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education : Bachelor's (BSBA) degree in accounting or finance Required Experience : 2+ years of previous work in Accounting/Finance, preferably with an emphasis in cost manufacturing environment. Prior experience with an ERP system like SAP Preferred Experience : SAP/SAP HANA Power BI Tools and Analytics REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees. Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills. Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, percentages, count, record, and analyze reports. Additional Information The pay range for this role is $63,040 - $86,680 (Annual). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:

Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Jack Link's Beef Jerky

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