Company:
Foster Farms
Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Location:
Livingston,CA,USA
Job ID:
198314918
Date:
09/19/2026
Salary:
NOT SPECIFIED

Foster Farms

Staff Accountant

Description

Salary range is $69,400-$82,285 per year

Purpose of Position:

Collection and generation of management reports on the performance of the Livingston Deli manufacturing operations in terms of yields, spending and labor efficiencies.
  • Essential Job Functions:
  • 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

Additional Functions:
  • 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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Two-four years plant accounting experience.
  • Analytical ability and experience

Physical Requirements:
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be able to have consistent attendance.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
  • 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.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

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.
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