Staff Accountant at Foster Farms in Livingston, CA
- Company: Foster Farms
- Location: Livingston, CA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $69,400-$82,285 per year
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
Salary range is $69,400-$82,285 per year Collection and generation of management reports on the performance of the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations in terms of yields, spending and labor efficiencies. Preparation of all daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and lab…
Job description
- Salary range is $69,400-$82,285 per year
- Collection and generation of management reports on the performance of the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations in terms of yields, spending and labor efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of all daily and weekly plant performance reports including meat yields and labor efficiency reports and preparation of weekly P&L’s for management.
- Research questions from management regarding weekly variances.
- Preparation of journal entries for period and year-end close and preparation of Accounts Payable accruals for the Plant.
- Prepare and explain period-end variances and comparative reports.
- Prepare account analysis worksheets and take corrective action to resolve any issues resulting from their preparation.
- Prepare, review, and assist plant management with bill of materials and assist in taking of physical inventories on product and materials both onsite and located at cold storage warehouses.
- Complete Product Change Requests/SAP BOM changes
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and develop and update detailed desk procedures for all recurring job tasks.
- Train, Develop and serve as back up for clerical position that reports to Staff Accountant
- Develop, analyze, and provide plant management with appropriate analysis which reveals and defines problems that can be acted upon by management to reduce cost, gain efficiencies, and redirect efforts.
- Assist plant management and Accounting Manager in special assignments as needed.
- Special Projects as assigned
- Ad Hoc reporting upon request
Requirements
- B.S. degree in accounting or related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills- SAP, BW, MII, Word, Excel, Cognos
- One-three years accounting experience
- Must have the ability to understand complex costing models.
- Be a self-starter, detail-oriented and well organized.
- Have the ability to work within strict timeframes in order to meet deadlines.
- Two-four years plant accounting experience.
- Analytical ability and experience
Skills
Preferred
- Analytical ability and experience
About Foster Farms
Accountability: Deliver on commitments. Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team. Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility. Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset. Ownership: Take responsibility for results. Nimble: Operate with speed and agility. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.