Bachelor's degree.in Accounting or Business Administration.
4+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably with ingredient commodities or food manufacturing.
Manufacturing experience mandatory.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with financial reporting and analysis.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel
Ability to manage confidential information
Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
Requires flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
Strong communication skills - both oral and written.
High initiative with the ability to take processes to the next level.
Gathers and compiles cost information and maintains database.
Establish total labor hours for each operation for routings.
Act as accounting liaison with the plants during month end physical inventories.
Ensure daily production postings are flowing through the ERP system properly.
Create any inventory and/or variance accounts.
Analyze cost standards.
Set up conversion factors.
Review and analyze actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
Review, analyze, and report actual profit margins.
Perform month-end and year-end closings.
Perform account reconciliations.
Assists team in preparation of annual audits.
Determine and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Establish effective communication lines with other departments
Set up Material, Labor, and Overhead cost standards for all RM, WIP, NV, and FG.
Create monthly Gross margin reports for each product.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
