LUB Plant Accountant

Company: Leprino Foods
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

For our future state-of-the art 600 person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Plant Accoutant. We take pride in our vision to be the "worlds best." Its why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2! The Accountant completes and maintains accurate and timely financial reporting for the Plant, and providing statistical analysis and production information relative to the plant operations. This job will also be responsible for mentoring the accounting clerical staff, overseeing inventory and production accounting reporting procedures and participating in Plant audits. Leads and/or oversees the work, training, and ongoing evaluation of the clerical employees Completes inventory accounting of finished goods and raw materials. Reports on and analyzes production statistics for cheese, whey, and cheese processing (Yield & Efficiencies, Inventory, Usage, etc.). Applies established accounting procedures for the control and audit of manufactured product and raw materials inventories. Maintains a strong controls environment through testing and in-Plant reviews of adherence with established company policies. Leads and/or oversees the work, training, and ongoing evaluation of the clerical employees Completes timely and accurate payroll and accounts payable invoice processing. Performs regular audits of plant payroll records and processes, identifies discrepancies, and recommends course for correction. Maintains contact with plant suppliers and AP vendors as needed to process necessary AP activities. Reports on and analyzes utility usages and presents to production management. Participates in budget activities by performing analytical reviews and by completing financial reporting to determine variances and provide accurate financial forecasting and analysis. You Have At Least (Required Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or similar work experience in related industry 3 years of Accounting experience We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience Offering you in return: A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another. Our Story: Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location

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