Cost Accounting Specialist - Dayton

** Cost Accounting Specialist (Dayton, OH)*
* ** To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.*
* Relocation is not eligible for this role.

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** Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.*
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** Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.*
* ** Position Summary*
* We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accounting Specialist to join our Dayton Distribution Center Team in Dayton, Ohio. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory records, managing warehouse financials, and supporting operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams, we'd love to hear from you.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Perform daily inventory adjustments, product pricing updates, and reconciliation for assigned warehouses.

+ Manage inventory in transit and oversee cycle counts to ensure accuracy and accountability.

+ Handle accounts payable processes for designated warehouse accounts.

+ Prepare monthly storage and claims accruals and perform balance sheet reconciliations.

+ Perform weekly reconciliation between Hormel and 3PLs that operate our DCs.

+ Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

+ Complete daily Subledger and General ledger reconciliations.

** Qualifications*
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* Required:

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* + Minimum of one-year post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

+ Strong organizational and analytical skills.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

+ Ability to learn and navigate custom computer programs.

** Preferred:*
* Experience with Oracle, QAD, Data Serv, or AS400 systems.

_Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability._

At 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 $19.25-$27.00 per hour, 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.

Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

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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.