Accountant

Tampico Bottling Company, a growing company with corporate offices in Chicago, has an immediate opportunity for Quality Manager in Palestine, Texas

ABOUT US: Bottling Irresistible – Discover Flavors of Fun!

Here at Tampico Bottling, we are constantly striving to create moments of joy for our consumers through our products and an awesome culture for our employees! Besides working with one of the top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality products at the best value.

Our dedicated and inquisitive team is behind everything we do, we are always improving. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits such as vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, ESOP, and the option to participate in the company’s 401K plan. We can only imagine what the future holds, but we know it will be irresistible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant is responsible for performing daily and monthly financial activities necessary to support the plant operations including creating and tracking business metrics for the various plant departments. This includes review of Accounts Payable invoices, Inventory adjustments, production costs, journal entries, and month-end processing. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Plant leadership team to establish and execute meaningful metrics, to optimize inventory and cost controls, and improve operational and financial efficiency. This position reports to the headquartered-based Controller with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Plant leadership to improve the measurement, communication, and analysis of operational data to improve alignment between operational metrics and financial results.
• Provide insights into production inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Provide technical accounting expertise to improve processes and analyze job production costs, material variances, and overheads.
• Analyze and explain monthly and seasonal fluctuations in volume and costs as compared to prior months and budget
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the inventory, monitor monthly inventory costs, conduct regular inventory analysis, and manage physical inventory count processes
• Responsible for establishing Plant internal controls and assisting with Year-End Audit.
• Perform additional ad hoc analytical work as business requires to support Plant operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2 years of experience with ERP general ledger software required; Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar preferred; Experience with ERP Implementation is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail/accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present information to internal peers or external customers.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Preferred place of residence: Palestine, Texas, or surrounding areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions may evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

Tampico Beverages, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person