Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Rochester, MN

This position is open to current office hourly employees first.  If the position is not filled with a current office hourly employee, it will be open to plant hourly production employees. 

Office/Plant employees interested in this position should submit a letter of interest IN ORACLE by NOON Wednesday, March 13^th.  The letter should include how you meet the requirements for the position. Submitting a resume is optional. Paper forms are no longer accepted.

COST ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - MANUFACTURING – DAYS - AUSTIN PLANT

This position, along with eight other accounting specialists, reports to Brady Kiefer, Cost Accountant. 

The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday with occasional overtime required.  The daily hours will vary depending on the respective areas being covered.  Limited flex time is available. This position is not eligible for a work from home or telecommuting arrangement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   This position is responsible for covering various manufacturing departments in completing accounting production practices, along with analytical support in meeting plant & company initiatives.  The person in this position:

• Is responsible for accounting for all inventory and production transactions which occur in the assigned departments.
• Reconciles inventories in QAD compared to the physical inventory quantities from the AS400 data collection system and as reported by management.  
• Must have the ability to work at a fast pace, handling multiple departments and their associated accounting activities simultaneously.
• Must be willing to proactively seek information from operations management, shipping, and other functional groups and perform daily tasks. 
• Completes weekly reporting / reconciliations for management to evaluate to drive actions / results.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Two-year accounting degree or the equivalent accounting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with a PC, Windows and MS Excel 
• Ability to learn other computer applications.
• Strong verbal communication and time management skills

Preferred

• Experience with QAD, AS/400 Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC), Oracle Financial, and Mainframe systems.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, 

religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.