Logistics Accountant

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Logistics Accountant based in Buffalo, NY.

The Logistics Financial Accountant will support the Logistics team by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting Logistics financial data and operational results. The Logistics Financial Accountant is a primary interface from Logistics to other Lactalis USA divisions/financial organizations with respect to cost accounting, reporting, analytics, variance analysis, and related activities. This position will have functional responsibility for project implementation in support of various Lactalis USA financial processes and systems from Logistics.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Prepares monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing data, information, and trends.

* Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.

* Provides financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations.

* Prepares special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.

* Participate in special projects that require cross-functional communication and coordination across Lactalis USA companies.

* Collects and analyzes operational data from various Logistics information systems. Provides recommendations to improve efficiency of operations. Analyzes discrepancies and assists in the design of procedures to reduce/eliminate business impact across Lactalis USA.

* Identifies process improvements, and contributes to best practice documentation.

* Provides excellent communication, both verbal and written, to all internal and external customers. Proactively notifies key stakeholders related to Logistics.

Work Conditions

* Travel may be require very seldom.

* Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

* To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

* This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

* Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* A bachelor's degree is preferred.

* A major in Supply Chain or Accounting/Finance is favored.

Experience

* Two (2) years of functional experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Finance is desired

* Demonstrated experience in conducting analytics is beneficial.

Certifications and specific knowledge

* Proficient in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access / SQL is a plus

Competencies

* Finance: Financial knowledge

* Finance: Specialized accounting areas (inc. receivables, payables, assets, etc.)

* Business analysis

* Cost accounting

* Logistic customer administration and relationships

* Supply chain data analysis

* Problem solving

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.