KP Plant Accountant | KanPak | Arkansas City, KS - Golden State Foods

KanPak®, a golden state foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.  

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled Plant Accountant ​for our facility in Arkansas City, KS.  

Job Summary:

Responsible for cost accounting, financial analysis, assist in development and maintenance of product standards (BOMs), maintenance of inventory standards, labor efficiency reporting and assist in month end closing.  Responsible for a wide array of accounting functions to include:  data entry and compilation, analytics, calculations and verification of data.  Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts.

Compensation:

Range is $65,000/yr-$80,000/yr

Benefits:

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life) and a Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Primary Objectives:
Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Review for accuracy and handle the standards roll up. Analyze actual costs versus standard cost. Ensure materials are set at relevant levels.
• Measure and analyze purchase price to standard costing to evaluate any changes & PPV.
• Review weekly Manufacturing Order Variance report.
• Update and report daily the Product, Loss, and Damage report. Prepare re-class journal weekly.
• Review Cost Center reports with management monthly. Ability to forecast monthly expenses.

• Completion of the capital roll forward monthly.
• Coding on a monthly basis the corporate credit card statement to the correct cost center.
• Identify, resolve, and forecast inventory reserve on a weekly basis for the forecast and complete the inventory reserve for month end.
• General accounting duties include journal entry preparation, month end closing tasks and reconciliation of inventory and financial reporting.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Track Monthly Dairy Inventory for Monthly Milk Market Reporting
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Controller or designees.

Employment Requirements:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 Years manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Confidentiality
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and experience of Aseptic Operation
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality

Skill and ability to:
• Safety of the workforce
• Food Safety
• Development of a superior workforce
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Personal ongoing development

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. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities