Sr Cost Accountant

Posted: 5/11/2022 11:46:23 PM

Vernon, CA

Permanent

Pay: $120,000 to $140,000

Description:

• Participates in month-end and year-end closing for assigned areas.
• Participates in preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Helps support Operations through partnering and preparation of timely detailed analytical reports regarding costs, spend and variances.  Analyzes manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization and labor operations to ensure efficiency.
• Performs all activities of cost accounting function.  Responsible for all cost accounting arenas including standard cost roll, multi-level bills of materials, direct and indirect labor, overhead rates and absorption, product cost development.
• Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas. 
• Assists in identifying opportunities to improve profitability of the company through development and generation of appropriate customer, product and cost reporting; and through thorough understanding of the business and its processes.
• Helps guide financial decisions by participating in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assists in overseeing and valuation of annual physical inventory.
• Participates in monitoring and confirming financial condition by participating in audits; providing information to external auditors.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least 5 years of cost accounting experience, with experience in general and cost accounting.  Food industry experience preferred.
• Proven ability to utilize a system of key metrics, financial measurements and manufacturing cost analysis used to measure operating performance and drive managerial decision-making.
• Experience with an ERP system – Preferably SAP by Design, Oracle or similar. 
• Strong computer skills including advanced EXCEL and ACCESS
• Strong written, verbal and analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvement

• Should enjoy working in a fast-moving, close-knit manufacturing environment