Accounting Specialist - Consumer Goods
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Overview
Job Description
Accounting Specialist
Full-Time | Location: Ogden
Were looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our finance team and support daily accounting operations, vendor management, inventory reporting, and cross-functional financial activities. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting or finance career who enjoys analytical work, problem-solving, and collaborating with multiple departments.
What Youll Do
Support Accounts Payable through vendor communication, statement reviews, and document coordination.
Assist with administrative AP tasks such as tax exemption forms, credit applications, and document processing.
Track monthly usage of chemicals and consumables, highlighting unusual trends or cost changes.
Review Maintenance & Spares spending and help investigate variances.
Work with site engineering to help move Capex-related POs and invoices through the system.
Provide analytical support for special projects, including data gathering, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to validate data and improve cost visibility.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting and enhance accuracy.
Support year-end audit activities and assist leadership with financial requests as needed.
Help maintain compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and company policies.
Follow the companys integrated management systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety, and GMP.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Who You Are
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
13 years of experience in accounting, finance, or data analysis; manufacturing experience is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with ERP or financial systems.
CPA designation (or progress toward CPA) is an asset.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
Organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate work on time.
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