Overview Welcome To KanPak® in Arkansas City, KS – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner! KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors. Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly. We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Accounting Assistant for openings in our facility in Ark City, KS. We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. Shift is 8am-5pm; Mon-Fri, . JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for reviewing daily Manufacturing Orders, reporting SKU level shrink and variances, bulk inventory accounting, bulk chemical inventory, and weekly reporting/monthly closing activities. Compensation: Range of $31,543/yr - $39,428/yr BENEFITS At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following: + Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement. + Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan + Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences. Responsibilities Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak. Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth. + Review of Daily FG Manufacturing Orders + Check for Orders held up in MRP System + Verify BOM Issuances + FG Received + Closing Out Orders + Reporting SKU level Shrink and Variances on a daily/weekly basis. + By Production Line + Bulk Inventory Accounting + Verify Receipts & Issuances of Raw Materials in GP to Ignition + Daily Manifest Reporting to Vendors + Monthly Reconciliation & Adjusting Entries + Bulk Chemical Inventory + Verify Receipts + Monthly Reconciliation & Adjusting Entries + Update Weekly MFG Order KPI + Update Weekly Bottle Line KPI + Preform Month-end Closing Task + Year-end Physical Inventory Counts + Organize and maintain documents, ensuring they are accessible and in compliance with company policies + Other duties assigned by management. Qualifications Employment Requirements: + High School Graduate or Equivalent required. + Minimum of an associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related degree perferred. + Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Ability to organize and multi-task + Strong work ethic and team player + Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information + Communicate effectively with other team members, management, and cross-departmentally + Ability to work with little supervision. + Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite + Knowledge and experience of Aseptic Operation. + Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. + Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members. + Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. LocationUS-KS-Arkansas City Job ID 2025-20862