Accountant, Supply Chain

Summary Description: The Accountant Distribution is responsible for performing internal control procedures, month-end close processes, management reporting and insightful analysis to ensure the accurate and timely presentation of freight and storage results. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership with the key operational and financial information required to make strategic and timely business decisions.

This position demonstrates technical knowledge in processes surrounding freight and storage Accounting. This includes understanding the theory and financial impacts of: storage and handling costs, pre-position moves, freight and fuel surcharge standard costing, accessorials, freight claims and pallets. The Accountant distribution provides accounting support their internal customers in Product Management, Traffic, Procurement, Operations FP&A, Plant Production Accounting and core leadership. 

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities):  NOTE:  The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

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Accountability Category

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

% of Time

1

Timely, Accurate and Insightful Reporting

• Prepares month-end pallet inventory journal entries accruing the liability and recording Purchase Price Variance and scrap.
• Maintains the AR freight claims and accrued freight claims account clearing balances timely upon payment and write-off.
• Performs month-end common carrier excess freight calculation used to book the freight rate variance on the financial statements.
• Balances domestic SAP CO-PA (controlling module - profitability analysis) sub-ledger on day four of the financial statement close.

40%

2

Stewardship and Process Excellence

• Provides detailed information relating to freight claim accounting and provides the business with the information needed to evaluate the allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Maintains a continuous improvement mindset to improve efficiency and effectiveness of close models.
• Is an early adapter in the utilization or new system and solution tools.
• Provides ad-hoc reporting from the Director of Supply Chain and Associate Director of Operations Accounting.

30%

3

Strategy and Thought Leadership

• Executes prescribed department and operational procedures with continuous improvement in mind as to maximize efficiencies (increase accuracy, reduce redundancy, reduce cost, etc.).
• Reviews and analyzes individual work prior to reporting into order to maintain a high level of accuracy.

20%

4

Leadership

• Takes the initiative in learning and self-development.
• Leads by example in distribution accounting team and cross-functionally.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment.
• Improves personal effectiveness through participation in the Leprino Foods Performance Management process.

10%

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  •  Additional education may substitute for experience

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• SAP Experience preferred

• Distribution/ Supply Chain experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies: 

• Ability to work independently and on teams
• Focus on quality through attention to detail
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of GAAP

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Advanced in Microsoft Suite

Working Relationships: 

• This position normally reports in to the Associate Director level.
• This position typically interacts with key stakeholders such as Director Accounting, Director Supply Chain, Associate Director Traffic and Associate Director Warehouse.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

Work Environment Description:

• Works in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing, or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally independently move and handle objects up to 25 pounds.

The following physical and mental activities are necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional: Approximately 5% travel required.