Accounting Clerk

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking an Accounting Clerk.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026!

Summary Description :

The Accounting Clerk provides data preparation and clerical support to the Lubbock Administration team including Plant Controller, Senior Accounting Supervisor, Staff Accountants and Executive Administrative Assistant.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities) :

NOTE : The job may include other "non-essential" responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form

• The incumbent is responsible for preparing pre-determined and ad hoc accounting reports to be utilized by the Accounting team, plant leadership, and department personnel. The reports must be accurate and timely to ensure proper follow-up by applicable business leaders. This position requires the position holder to maintain security and confidentiality of documents and information.Daily critical reporting preparation including : dairy liquid reconciliation, milk balancing, problem product, and others as needed
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.
• Perform milk settlement review to Corporate standards; as needed, create daily / weekly milk settlement reports for department analysis of testing and weight differences
• Compile and publish daily operating metrics (e.g. problem product, milk variances, and others as needed)
• Assist with preparation of various plant reporting including (not limited to) : fat mass balancing in SAP, weekly hours report, milk scorecard and others as needed.
• Prepare report comparing MES to SAP to help identify production errors
• Communicate with employees and representatives of outside organizations in a professional manner
• Maintain a strict confidential atmosphere to all aspects of the job
• Provide ad hoc reporting to management
• Validate payroll entires in Kronos and prepare all necessary reports
• Maintain organized accurate paperwork and files
• Back-up functions to other admin positions as assigned
• Integrate Leprino Quality into all aspects of the Greeley Administrative function as evidenced by demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co-workers, distinguished customer service and striving for excellence.
• Maintain 5S standards.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience :

Preferred Qualifications & Experience :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Competencies :

Offering you in return :

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story :

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." To help us achieve that bold vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient : You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer - M / F / Disability / Veteran

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Nearest Major Market : Lubbock