Cost Accountant

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 Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, 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 Corporation has a career opportunity available at our Ripon, WI facility for an entry level Cost Accountant. We are looking for a qualified individual to demonstrate their ability to learn and grow with our Ripon processing facility.

COST ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable & Receiving
• Operational Tracking & Reporting
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Development and maintenance of standard costs
• Assist in the quarterly forecasting and bi-annual budgeting processes
• AG & Grower Accounting
• Assist Plant Controller on: 
  • Costing and Analysis Projects
  • Raw Product Scale Support
  • Payroll
  • On-Boarding of Seasonal Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior work experience is not required but preferred in Accounting or Inventory. Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field desired:

• Demonstrated general knowledge of financial accounting procedures is required.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word skills
• Must possess exceptional thoughtful and analytical skills, diligent with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized.
• Agile and open to change.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently, effectively handle multiple competing priorities and manage deadlines under pressure. Resourceful!
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships and influence at all levels of the organization. Must be collegial, with high integrity, and a team player.
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions…a problem solver

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), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.