Associate Accountant

Within our manufacturing facility in Roswell – Leprino is seeking an Associate Plant Accountant to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

What You’ll Do:

• Build accurate inventory reports for finished goods and raw materials while supporting our families of products across the plant.
• Write and present clear production updates for cheese, whey, and processing lines to help the team see progress and spot opportunities for improvement.
• Apply standard accounting practices to maintain reliable controls for manufactured product and raw-material inventories.
• Support a transparent controls environment by completing routine reviews and in-plant validations with care and consistency.
• Complete payroll entries and accounts-payable processing with accuracy, helping the plant run smoothly every week.
• Review payroll activity, identify inconsistencies, and recommend the right course to correct them.
• Coordinate with AP vendors and plant suppliers to ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documents move efficiently.
• Report utility usage and share insights with production leadership, strengthening planning discussions.
• Participate in budget activities by preparing plant financial reports, completing analytical reviews, and helping shape monthly forecasts.
• Build collaborative relationships with plant and corporate partners and present information in a way people can easily understand.
• Support plant audits and contribute to process improvements that help the team work more efficiently.
• Join a group committed to accuracy, development, and continuous learning every day!

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR similar work experience in a related industry.
• Up to two years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience using accounting systems or financial software in a production, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Ability to complete essential payroll and AP duties with accurate documentation.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in cost accounting and manufacturing-related inventory practices.
• Strong working knowledge of controls, auditing procedures, and standard financial reporting methodologies.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

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 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 and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, 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 the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

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Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at careers.leprino.com.