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fairlife LLC

Plant Accountant

fairlife LLC, West Webster, New York, United States

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fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:

fairlife ultra-filtered milk ;

Core Power

High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;

fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Job Purpose The Plant Accountant will be part of the Accounting department within fairlife, LLC reporting to the Plant Controller of our new facility in Webster, NY. Under limited supervision, the Plant Accountant needs to have a good understanding of cost accounting and inventories, general accounting, be inquisitive, willing to learn, able to juggle multiple tasks, and able to meet deadlines as assigned.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting:

Maintain bills of materials

Prepare cost accounting entries and support the plant's costing process

Ensure material adjustments are completed and adhere to internal controls

Oversee the cycle count program

General Accounting:

Participate in the accounting duties of month-end close

Prepare accounting and ad‑hoc plant reports as needed

Complete weekly inventory reconciliations

Understand and be able to use fairlife's operating system, Dynamics D365, to perform assigned tasks

Balance raw milk/bulk load‑out weekly

Assist with the annual budgeting process for raw, packaging and operational expenses

Balance Sheet reconciliations

Meet all deadlines as stated

Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Other Duties:

Recommend process improvement and action plans

Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis as required

Perform other related duties & participate in special projects as assigned

Skills / Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred

Excellent computer knowledge with proficiency in Excel, preference to candidate with knowledge of Microsoft D365 ERP/MES

Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames

Organized, dependable, detail oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on issues

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles

Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

Must be able to communicate effectively in English for safety and operational purposes

Food Safety Requirements

Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Position Location:

Webster, NY

Reports to:

Plant Controller

Travel Requirements:

Exempt / Nonexempt:

Exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$55,000 — $80,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

For Recruitment Agencies: At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in‑house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre‑approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

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