Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Purpose of position:

To ensure all daily/monthly debits and credits are accurately posted and reconciled in the appropriate general ledger. Will participate in the processing of intercompany transactions, research, and reconciling sales and purchase transactions. This position reports internally to the Tax Manager, but will interface with other Company departments, as well as outside vendors, consultants and taxing authorities.

Essential Job Functions:

Process and manage activities necessary to initiate, complete and reconcile the company’s purchases and sales. Manage document requirements related to purchases, sales and vendor relationships for various transactions.

Prepare, record, and reconcile journal entries, perform month-end analytical review of trial balance accounts.

Review purchase/sales transactions and apply applicable state and local tax rules to determine taxability and assist with month-end sales and use tax compliance for multiple Company entities filing in fourteen different state and local jurisdictions utilizing SAP and MS Excel.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations for the Company and prepare reports and documents as required to evaluate internal and external processes. Collaborate with internal personnel and external consultants to collect, analyze and summarize data seeking potential enhancements.

Establish reporting processes to segregate transactions by vendor, commodity and business unit. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Implement and maintain tracking tools for document retention to audit adherence of defined processes and monitor vendor adherence to contractual terms and ensure internal policies and procedures are accurately followed.

Participate in required trainings to understand the Company system and perform routine administrative and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

BS in Accounting or Business Administration with accounting emphasis

One-three years of Accounting/Financial analysis experience

Strong accounting skills and sound understanding of financial statements

Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP) and Internet navigation and research

Ability and willingness to learn new computer software and systems.

Excellent verbal, written, analytical & communication skills.

Must be able to work independently and have a high degree of organization and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation.

Must be able to have consistent attendance.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.