Plant Accountant | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

Description

Plant Accountant

Penn Yan, NY

KanPak® (A Golden State Foods Company)

About KanPak®

KanPak® is a global leader in aseptic beverage and dessert solutions, delivering high‑quality coffee beverages, creamers, yogurts, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages. Our innovative aseptic technology enables extended shelf life without refrigeration, while our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and customer focus set us apart.

The Opportunity

KanPak® is seeking a

to support financial operations at our Penn Yan facility. This role plays a critical part in cost accounting, financial analysis, inventory management, and month‑end close, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

•    Create and maintain the Bill of Materials of Aseptic and Yogurt Products. 
•    Prepare the Manufacturing Order Variance report. 
•    Complete a daily update and report on the Product, Loss and Damage.  
•    Review Cost Center reports with management on a weekly and monthly basis. 
•    Calculate and update monthly yogurt customer pricing by compiling materials, packaging and freight invoices. 
•    Complete and manage the plant’s capital requests including recording engineering and maintenance labor hours as well as the completion of the capital roll forward monthly basis. 
•    Coding the corporate credit card statement to the correct cost center monthly.
•    Identify, resolve and forecast inventory reserve on a weekly basis and complete the inventory reserve for month end. 
•    Complete the monthly Federal Milk Market report.
•    Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes. 
•    Completion of other duties as assigned by management. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Experience in food or aseptic manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability

What We Offer

At KanPak®, we invest in our associates and support both personal and professional growth. Benefits may include:

• Paid time off, holidays, and paid leave (subject to eligibility)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability, life, accident, legal, and EAP benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities

THE SCHEDULE & SETTING 

Work Environment

Requires climbing ladders/stairs to access tanks and pumps.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requires detection and differentiation of colors, sounds, and smells.

Work involves bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods.

Indoor/outdoor environment with exposure to water treatment equipment, chemicals, and waste handling.