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Hormel Foods has exciting opportunities and challenges for Staff Accountants within our organization. As a key partner on the management team, Staff Accountants support many different departments and help them carry out their business transactions and projects. Staff Accountants also participate in management decisions that will affect the short and long term goals of the company. After training, Staff Accountants may start in Internal Auditing or General Accounting at the Corporate Office in Austin, Minnesota, or in the Cost Accounting Department of a production facility. Internal auditors travel to various company locations to verify that policies are followed. General accountants prepare financial reports, administer financial software and records, and review financial records for accuracy. Cost accountants help establish and measure product costs to determine the profitability of a product and establish selling prices.
TRAINING: A comprehensive training program consists of gaining exposure to a number of different aspects of the business and shows how the accounting function relates to other areas of the Company's operations. Seminars at our corporate headquarters in Austin, MN will include presentations by all of our different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
ADVANCEMENT: Staff Accountants will have exposure to many different internal departments, which give them a broad base of knowledge to advance in accounting or other areas of the company. Opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, subsidiaries, or the Corporate Office. Hormel Foods’ promote-from-within philosophy rewards outstanding performance with rapid advancement in the company.
BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing trust, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Preferred candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement. A requirement of this position is to be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship or an employment visa.
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