Accounting Clerk Job at Leprino Foods Company in Lubbock

For our state‑of‑the‑art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking an Accounting Clerk.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026!

Summary Description

The Accounting Clerk provides data preparation and clerical support to the Greeley Administration team including Plant Controller, Senior Accounting Supervisor, Staff Accountants and Executive Administrative Assistant.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities)

NOTE: The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form

• The incumbent is responsible for preparing pre‑determined and ad hoc accounting reports to be utilized by the Accounting team, plant leadership, and department personnel. The reports must be accurate and timely to ensure proper follow‑up by applicable business leaders. This position requires the position holder to maintain security and confidentiality of documents and critical reporting preparation including: dairy liquid reconciliation, milk balancing, problem product, and others as needed
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.
• Perform milk settlement review to Corporate standards; as needed, create daily / weekly milk settlement reports for department analysis of testing and weight differences
• Compile and publish daily operating metrics (problem product, milk variances, and others as needed)
• Assist with preparation of various plant reporting including (not limited to): fat mass balancing in SAP, weekly hours report, milk scorecard and others as needed.
• Prepare report comparing MES to SAP to help identify production errors
• Communicate with employees and representatives of outside organizations in a professional manner
• Maintain a strict confidential atmosphere to all aspects of the job
• Provide ad hoc reporting to management
• Validate payroll entries in Kronos and prepare all necessary reports
• Maintain organized accurate paperwork and files
• Back‑up functions to other admin positions as assigned
• Integrate Leprino Quality into all aspects of the Greeley Administrative function as evidenced by demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co‑workers, distinguished customer service and striving for excellence.
• Maintain 5S standards.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Strong business / operational math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions related to complex production processes;
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices;
• Has a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes;
• Ability to demonstrate a professional image, learn new tasks quickly, and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy of work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in a similar role that includes high volume, high‑urgency accounting clerical type work.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prefer two years of business / administrative courses.
• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Efficient with data
• Problem solving
• Process oriented
• Applied and continuous learning
• Work standards
• Quality orientation
• Safety awareness
• Working effectively with others
• Communication
• Professional presence

Offering you in return

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high‑quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit‑Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.