Cost Accounting Specialist - Willmar, MN

COST ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST – APPLEGATE – WILLMAR CORPORATE (WILLMAR, MN) About Hormel Foods — Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com . This position reports directly to the Finance Manager, Supply Chain. Work schedule: Monday - Thursday in office, possibility of remote work on Fridays. Relocation: Not eligible RESPONSIBILITES: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accounting Specialist to join our Corporate Office team in Willmar, MN. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory records, managing warehouse financials, and supporting operational efficiency for Applegate inventory sites. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams, we’d love to hear from you. Monitor and process all activity associated with inventory, purchases, and usage of raw materials/supplies co-packer produced items to ensure proper asset accountability and valuation as well as accurate product costs. Maintain inventory accuracy for Applegate’s main distribution center and monitor third party EDI transactions for accuracy and validity. Perform daily inventory adjustments, inventory shipments, inventory receipts, and reconciliation for assigned Applegate third party warehouses. Handle accounts payable processes for assigned inventory sites. Analyze and report weekly Profit & Loss statements for assigned inventory sites. Prepare monthly expense accruals and perform balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Minimum of one-year post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience. Experience with computers and ability to learn and navigate custom computer programs. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Preferred Experience with Oracle Cloud and/or DataServ systems Familiarity with accounting practices At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is $19.25- $27.00, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, earned paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.