Accounting Clerk

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

The Greeley Team is seeking an Accounting Clerk to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask Of You To:

• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.
  • Compile and publish daily operating metrics (e.g. problem product, milk variances, and others as needed)
  • Assist with preparation of various plant reporting including (not limited to): fat mass balancing in SAP, weekly plant manager report, weekly hours report, milk scorecard and others as needed.
  • Communicate with employees and representatives of outside organizations in a professional manner
  • Maintain a strict confidential atmosphere to all aspects of the job
  • Maintain organized accurate paperwork and files
  • Back-up functions to other admin positions as assigned

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, compensation range for this role is typically $22.04 to $25.34 per hour.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Strong business/operational math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions related to complex production processes;
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices;
• Has a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes;
• Ability to demonstrate a professional image, learn new tasks quickly, and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy of work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in a similar role that includes high volume, high-urgency accounting clerical type work.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Prefer two years of business/administrative courses.
• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

“The culture of Leprino Foods is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other.” – Andy, Greeley, Colorado Plant Manager

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