Controller/Cost Accountant

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Job Title: Controller/Cost Accountant
Location: Geneva, NY, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: General
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libbys, Aunt Nellies, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods in Geneva, NY is currently seeking a Controller/Cost Accountant to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Responsibilities will include being actively engaged in the cost accounting for the Warehouse and Plant Operations. As a valued management team member, the candidates will report and forecast spending, production, costs, and variances. Accurate cost, inventory control, attention to detail and solid time management skills are critical to this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform accounting assigments in an accurate and timely manner
Oversee all plant accounting functions and supervises accounting staff
Financial Reporting
Rep Items/Daily and weekly review and reporting of plant productions
Responsible for inventory, including annual physical inventory count
Preparing and approving General Journal entries
Account Reconciliations and Audit schedules
Financial Planning and Analysis
Reconciling supply and FG inventories and overseeing physical inventories
Analyze spending variances and report projections throughout the fiscal year
Preparing various periodic reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and processes
Excellent computer and math skills
Experience with MS Excel
Detail oriented, analytical and have ability to multi-task
Good communication (written and verbal) and supervisory skills
BS in Accounting or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of accounting experience preferred
Costing experience preferred

PAY RANGE:
Wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $80,000-$90,000 Annually
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or call 585-495-4100.

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Job Post Date: 04/06/24