Job Description

Food manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accountant that will be responsible for the accurate and complete inventory and COGS valuations. The cost accountant will maintain accurate costing including new product set up, monthly reconciliation of inventory, and month end close assistance. The Cost Accountant will ensure that all assigned inventory/accounting transactions are completed on a timely basis and accurately maintained to support strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will have prior cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

This role is hybrid and on a short week schedule (off every Friday!)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements variance analysis of COGS including production labor, depreciation, purchase price variance, etc.
• Ensures proper classification of costs and conducts PPV reporting and analysis
• Prepares month end and year end closing entries and reconciliations
• Establishes and maintains standard costs in Oracle
• Reconciles perpetual and general ledger inventory quantities and values
• Responsible for review of BOMs, cost updates, labor/overhead/depreciation rates and product cost accuracy
• Monitors inventory adjustments and valuation changes
• Assists with annual budgeting projections for cost of goods sold and the establishment of labor/overhead rates
• Performs annual and mid-year standard cost updates
• Performs special projects related to bills-of material; standard, freight and warranty cost analysis
• Performs monthly inventory close

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with an ERP system is preferred, Oracle is a plus. CPA certified or progress toward certification is preferred
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees in a team-oriented environment
• High level of corporate professionalism, maturity and political savvy
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Strong sense of personal ownership committed to quality, accuracy and timeliness
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required

To learn more about this role, apply or reach out to Lily@thehiringadvisors.com to learn more.