Coordinator, Finance

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
The Finance Coordinator applies the principles of accounting to process commodity and ingredient usage and variances. Processes various reconciliations and reports in support of manufacturing operations. Interacts with other departments to achieve company's core strategies and inventory reconciliation while maintaining the highest quality standards. He/she works cross-functionally to ensure the accurate milk usage and ingredient inventory control. This position also supports accounts payable activities and financial reporting.

• Completes milk market reporting.
• Complete cream settlement and yield reporting.
• Analyze and report ingredient / materials shrink, usage and variances.
• Provide milk contract support to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures and oversees accurate counting and reporting of ingredient inventories into the appropriate ERP system to support financial reporting, including investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed (Finance/Accounting, Planner/Scheduler, Receiving/Blending Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Materials Management and Re-Supply) to maximize plant operation run schedules, meet customer order demands, maximize FIFO and JIT supply planning, warehouse density and support Sales, Re-supply inventory and R&D projects for new product development.
• Reconciles invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable.
• Scan invoices and invoice back-up for processing.
• Coordinates new-vendor setup processing with Supplier Maintenance.
• Maintains accounts payable vendor files.
• Assists with daily and monthly financial transactions related to Accounts Payable, such as vendor invoices, employee payments and accruals. Assures that these transactions are handled in accordance with the Saputo accounting policies & procedures.
• Support month, quarter and year-end close activities.
• Perform and support office administration activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• A minimum of 3-years hands-on plant experience in the dairy plant or food industry, specifically in accounting, dairy accounting, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based accounting ERP applications. SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.

• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary Range: $49,440-$61,800
Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)
Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!
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