When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

The Senior Cost accountant supports financial planning, reporting, accounting, and business analysis processes necessary to support Company objectives. Ensures all financial reports and analysis comply with appropriate accounting principles and company policies, accurately reflect condition of business, and provide reliable information necessary to control operations. Supports monthly financial reporting, forecasting, annual audit and budgeting processes.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provides financial support for any assigned Sales, General, and Administrative (SG&A) functional areas, including financial analysis, journal entries, monthly reporting, and development of outlooks, forecasts, and budgets to help functional areas make informed business decisions.
• Assist with month end reporting and close process.
• Supports a Secondary Manufacturing Department and prepares and analyzes cost reports and monthly closing documents.
• Supports new item setup and costing of bill of materials (BOM’s) for the Secondary Manufacturing Department.
• Assist in developing cost accounting procedures.
• Supports Company’s audits to ensure legal compliance.
• Ensures financial transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are in compliance with legal requirements, such as rules promulgated by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and governmental authorities in other countries.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Required Experience:

• Five years of previous work in Finance, preferably with emphasis in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count, record and analyze reports.

Preferred: SAP and MS Access experience is a plus

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.