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Plant Accountant

Location:Arkansas City, KS\ Company: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 aPlant Accountantto support financial operations at our Arkansas City 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

Perform cost accounting activities, including standard cost

maintenance, BOM review, and variance analysis

Analyze actual costs vs. standard costs; monitor purchase price

variance (PPV)

Support inventory accounting, reserves, and reconciliations

Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close and

financial reporting

Review manufacturing variances and cost center reporting with

management

Track capital expenditures and complete monthly capital roll-forward

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and labor efficiency reporting

Prepare required internal and external reports, including dairy

inventory and loss/damage tracking

Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal

controls

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Controller

Qualifications

Bachelors 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

Shift Times: 8am-5pm

Days: Mon - Fri

Work Environment

Requires climbing ladders/stairs to access tanks and pumps.

Ability tolift upto 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

KanPakwill not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities

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Plant Accountant