Production Accountant

Within our state-of-the art 500+ person Greeley, CO manufacturing facility, we are seeking a Production Accountant on the Plant Accounting team. This position performs processes surrounding select phases of corporate and plant production accounting. This includes performing and understanding the financial impacts of production yield variances, shrink model, milk payments and financial close models to effectively publish the plant A/C/B financial statements. The Production Accountant provides support to internal customers in Plant Operations, Plant Production Accounting, Dairy Procurement, Operations FP&A and core leadership within Leprino Foods. 

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $59,000 and $69,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%. 

• Performs Pilot Plant receipt, cycle count, production and shipment material movements to close plant financial statements. 

• Reviews and processes milk payments timely and accurately to ensure quality milk settlement reporting. 

• Using system generated yield data, books related month-end financial variances. 

• Performs the month-end overhead and absorption financial variances. 

• Books month-end efficiency and rate variances to explain the variance between actual and standard labor dollars. 

• Provides detailed information relating to pilot plant accounting and provides the business with information needed to evaluate R&D cheese credits. 

• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance to policy, reconciling all variances. 

• Maintains a continuous improvement mentality to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial close models. 

• Provides ad-hoc reporting from Production Accounting and Operations FP&A leadership. 

• Supports Plant Controller and Accounting Supervisors. Adds value by developing an understanding of plant operations and financial drivers. 

• Improves personal effectiveness through participation in the Leprino Foods Performance Management process. 

• Be humble, inquisitive, patient, collaborative, innovative, results-oriented, and resilient - the DNA of a Leprino employee. 

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. 

• Three (3) years of progressive accounting or finance experience.  

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Manufacturing experience. 

• SAP experience.  

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee. 

Offering You In Return: 

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 and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another. 

Our Story:  

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 world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, 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 bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?