**STAFF CLERICAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST – PLANTERS (SUFFOLK, VA)** To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. **About the** **_Planters_** **®** **Brand** Founded in 1906 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the _Planters_ ® brand has been the ultimate snacking solution for consumers for over a century with a vast portfolio of peanuts, snackable nut mixes, seeds, and so much more. No matter what you’re craving — salted, unsalted, dry roasted, honey roasted, whole nuts, half nuts, peanuts, mixed nuts — _Planters_ ® products have you covered. The _Planters_ ® brand, which has been owned by Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) since 2021, is also home to the beloved _Mr. Peanut_ ® character, who is currently touring the salty streets of America in his world-famous NUTmobile. Fans of the _Planters_ ® brand can request the world’s largest peanut on wheels by submitting a request at plantersnutmobile.com . For more information on all _Planters_ ® products, visit planters.com . **ABOUT HORMEL FOODS —** **_Inspired People. Inspired Food.™_** Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include _Planters_ _®_ _, Skippy_ _®_ _, SPAM_ _®_ _, Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin’s_ _®_ _, Wholly_ _®_ _, Hormel_ _®_ _Black Label_ _®_ _, Columbus_ _®_ , _Jennie-O_ ® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — _Inspired People. Inspired Food._ _™_ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com . **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Responsible for managing certain day-to-day Cost Accounting tasks, including but not limited to: + Daily production review, analysis, entry, and reconciliation (including investigating variances) + Daily review of costing and inventory exception reports. + Manage weekly and quarterly cycle counting procedures with adherence to company policies. + Creating and distributing accounting reports as necessary. + Updating/Maintaining BOM’s for existing items. + Complete period close (monthly) tasks, including analyzing data, writing journal entries, and Accounting reports/scorecards. + Assists in the other duties as directed by their supervisor as the incumbent builds on their experiences. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Required + Prior accounting experience, preferably cost accounting. + Ability to think critically and logically. + Demonstrated pattern of initiative and dedication. + Excellent pattern of attendance reliability. + Well-developed organizational and time management skills. + Well-developed written and interpersonal skills. + Proficient with use of computers, including Microsoft Office (Excel, email, etc) + Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States + Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. Preferred + Experience working in a food manufacturing or related environment. + Experience with QAD, or other related Cost Accounting system. + Experience with perpetual inventory systems. + Experience with Oracle Financials, or other ERP related system. + A degree in accounting or finance. **LOCATION:** Suffolk, VA **BENEFITS:** Planters offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid personal time, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. _At Planters/Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $58,000-$81,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location._ _At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:_ _https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/_ _Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status._ **Requisition ID** : 27564 Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.