Plant Accounting Manager

A Day in the Life:

The Plant Accounting Manager role will support the local plant manager and their team ensuring data integrity a strong control environment operational analysis and data-based decision support. Primary responsibilities include assisting with inventory and receiving/shipping controls analysis of production shrinks reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) providing accounting inputs for month end close to the accounting hubs Loss over NOL analysis and supporting other local plant administrative and accounting addition to supporting the local management team this position will have an integral communications role with various corporate support functions along with support of stand-alone Crusher/Refiner where applicable. The position will report to the local plant manager.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Plan and perform physical inventory observations (bulk oils ingredients packaging) establish clean month end cut-offs and compute inventory volumes that support the accounting close consistent with BNAs physical inventory policy.
• Plan and perform other periodic inventories that support production planning and scheduling and ensure accurate data for customer service and supply chain management.
• Assist with ensuring local key internal controls are properly and effectively executed with respect to receiving and shipping scale system integrity as well as internal measures of inventory transfers and product flows
• Facilitate education and disciplines to support management controls including procure to pay (VIM) travel and expense reporting P-Cards and Sarbanes-Oxley key control executions
• Investigate material usage variances (MUVs) in excess of standards identify root cause and recommend corrective action (e.g. recipe shrinks inventory accuracy etc.) that narrows monthly shrinks and provides reliable data to measure and monitor plant performance
• Monitor rework inventory and scrap oil and ensure SAP records are correctly recorded
• Collect and report daily weekly and monthly production data and KPRs in an efficient accurate and timely manner to support monthly scorecard development.
• Provide various inputs to monthly forecasting for plant expenses and variances e.g. special maintenance utility usage known inventory variances
• Support local continuous improvement activities through preparation and participation on kaizen events identification of productivity opportunities and fostering a strong CI culture
• Support the plant manager and production management with data accuracy and analysis for operational decision support of packaging activities where applicable:
• Bill of material (BOM) accuracy e.g. Labor hours overtime line speeds packaging efficiencies shrinks etc.
• Crewing decisions based on volumes capacity cost/profit trade-offs
• Understanding and investigating variances to standard
• Assumptions and DCF inputs for investment analysis
• Assist the plant manager with inputs and preparation of the annual plant budget understanding spending variances reviewing/communicating plant expenses and interpreting data
• Coordinate local administration of IT infrastructure (server back-ups PC Rotation program network equipment time keeping and phone systems) in coordination with BNA IT Change to: Annual audit of equipment and SAP roles. Review users and assign new users as needed.
• Local liaison to Bunge payroll services to facilitate time-keeping processes and other information
• Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes and support training of new employees with an emphasis on data integrity to facilitate accurate and timely reporting and analysis
• Local power user of SAP for plant specific functions
• Assist with special projects as required

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a similar related field
• 6-10 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software required
• Knowledge of SAP GTM EHS preferred
• Knowledge of AP and AR processes preferred
• Ability to learn new programs required
• Understanding of contracts preferred
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties based on changing business needs required
• Effective verbal and written communications skills required
• Keep privileged information confidential

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.

• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5000 of tuition expenses annually.

• Time Off Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

• 0 9 years: 25 days

• 10 19 years: 30 days

• 20 years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG) our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider our team of 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin faster smarter and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination storage distribution oilseed processing and refining offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils fats and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries we are committed to strengthening global food security advancing sustainability and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Learn more at .

Every day our people exemplify these values which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative Respectful Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile Empowered Innovative
We Do Whats Right Safety Sustainability With Integrity

If this sounds like you join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge