Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant at Foster Farms, some of your key responsibilities include creating and analyzing weekly production reports, maintaining an accurate close of the general ledger, and preparing balance sheet account analysis. You'll also help analyze variances and provide insights to plant management, all while assisting with annual budget preparation.

To qualify for the Staff Accountant position at Foster Farms, candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, along with a minimum of one year of Accounting or Financial analysis experience. Familiarity with tools such as SAP and Microsoft Office, along with excellent communication skills, are highly preferred.

While the minimum requirement is one year of accounting or financial analysis experience, Foster Farms prefers candidates with two to four years of plant accounting experience. This background will better equip you to handle the specific challenges associated with the food and consumer goods industry.

The salary range for the Staff Accountant position at Foster Farms is between $55,080 and $68,850 per year. Compensation may vary based on your experience and qualifications, reflecting our commitment to rewarding dedicated Team Members.

Absolutely! Foster Farms encourages Team Members to gain diverse experiences across different functional groups. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotions, showcasing our commitment to professional growth and career advancement within the company.

When answering this question, reference specific examples from your past roles where you successfully maintained balanced ledgers. Highlight your organizational skills, attention to detail, and the importance of accuracy in financial reporting.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as creating prioritized lists or using project management tools. Use examples to illustrate how you successfully handled tight deadlines and ensured all tasks were completed in a timely manner.

Mention specific tools, like SAP and Excel, and provide examples of how you've effectively used them in your previous roles. Explain any advanced functions you are comfortable with, such as pivot tables or complex formulas.

Discuss your methodical approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies. Provide an example where you discovered a significant error and explain the steps you took to rectify it and prevent future occurrences.

When responding, discuss a specific instance where you participated in the budgeting process. Highlight your contributions and the tools you used, as well as any positive outcomes that resulted from your work.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in accounting and how it leads to better performance and accuracy. Discuss experiences working with cross-functional teams, and how you contributed to achieving common goals.

Showcase your communication skills by providing a simple breakdown of a complex concept. Use relatable examples or analogies to demonstrate how you can effectively translate accounting jargon into easily understandable terms.

Discuss your familiarity with relevant accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS and explain how you stay updated on changes in regulations. Mention processes you put in place to ensure compliance in your previous roles.

Express your admiration for Foster Farms' commitment to quality and team dynamics. Explain how your skills and values align with the company's mission, and describe how you can contribute to their operations.

Outline your methodology for preparing performance reports, including data collection, analysis, and presentation. Provide an example of a report you prepared, discussing how it was used to inform decision-making.