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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Sauer Brands, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025
Overall Goal of Position:  This position is responsible for assisting all accounting functions at the plant level and as requested by corporate office in support of the business, and helps to make OurRecipe@SauerBrands: What are we making? A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families. Why are we making it? To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors. How do we make it? With Integrity Creativity Executional Excellence Teamwork Where are we going? / What does our “product look like? One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Job Summary The Plant Accounting Specialist performs basic accounting and A/P duties in support of the Plant Controller and other accounting personnel. Typical duties listed below, but other duties relating to accounting/reconciling/reporting may be assigned. Position reports to the Plant Controller.    Key Duties and Responsibilities General Operations Performs all duties safely, models and follows all safety guidelines. Monitor the status of accounts payable invoices in automated AP processing tool, ensure correct invoice coding, assist vendors with payment queries, submit vendor invoices to processing tool as required and maintains all accounts payable files. Assist with daily inventory controls including reviewing inventory variance reports, open receivers, inventory adjustments, material usage, and unmatched receipts. Assist in management of physical inventory and/or ongoing cycle counts. Assist with weekly KPI preparation, and quickly research anomalies for root cause identification. Assist with researching customer payment deductions and submit recommendation to corporate deductions team for processing. Assist in preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of accounts, monthly. Assist Plant Controller and Plant Manager in ad hoc projects as requested.   Culture Building Participates in company and department meetings. Participates on other teams as requested. Supports plant management in all actions and programs necessary for maintaining the desired company culture   Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance) Timely and accuracy processing of vendor invoices in the automated AP system Perform 3-way match for goods purchased through Purchase Orders (PO). Obtain proper authorization for non-PO purchases (expenses and other) Diligent research and documentation to support resolution of customer payment deductions. Review and monitor daily inventory variance reconciliations. Assist in preparation of financial and operational reporting under direction of Plant Controller What We Are Looking For:  Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position: Personal Characteristics Professional Demeanor Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”. Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality. Overall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the facts. Strong character and integrity- does the right thing even when no one is looking. Disciplined approach, no-excuses mindset, reliable and accountable for KPIs Dependable team player with positive attitude Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence Passion for organization, and attention to details Personal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History 2-3 years of accounting experience Stellar references based on contributions and performance. Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas. Takes direction well and works efficiently but safely. Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities. High attention to detail and ability to work safely in fast paced environment. Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible Education & Experience: Associate degree in accounting / business or equivalent experience Experience with MS Office 365 Previous experience using PeopleSoft and Power BI desirable. Intermediate to advanced level experience using most common office machines (copier, fax, printer, etc)                    Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.

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