The plant accountant will be a key member of the team in supporting our operations and finance team. In this role you’ll be monitoring daily, weekly and monthly manufacturing performance and providing valuable insights on how we can improve our operations and manufacturing process.

At The Fresh Factory, we’ve built a vertically integrated platform from the farm to the shelf. Our focus is on the future of food and beverage, which we believe to be fresh ingredients, clean labels, and plant-based products. We work with dozens of leading brands (and own a few of our own), helping them formulate, manufacture, and distribute their products. We’ve built this vertically integrated platform with the goal of providing honest food for all. Our industry-leading benefits package shows our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees. Fresh Factory contributes generously to the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their family members.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze standard costs of materials, labor, and overhead and ensuring accurate cost allocations for production.
Investigate and report on work order variances (material, labor, and overhead), providing insights into production inefficiencies and driving corrective actions.
Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly KPI reports, including production efficiency, cost performance, and operational metrics to the leadership team.
Collaborate with operations team to review cycle counts, research inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory valuations within the ERP system.
Assist in monthly close process with responsibilities of posting various closing journal entries.
Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
Finance lead in new product costing and commercialization process.
Maintain fixed asset register and assist team in reviewing future capital investments.
Assist in yearly budgeting process.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
2-4 years work experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong MS Excel knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and comfort working in MS Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in ERP systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated and willingness to take on new tasks.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401k.
Great team and On-the-Job training!

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. This job description may be adjusted based on changing business needs.

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