Cost Accountant
Cost Accountant Needed - Top Food Manufacturing and Distributor Company - Norway, IAThis Jobot Job is hosted by:
Stanton SikorskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply Now button and sending us your resume.
Salary:
$90,000 - $125,000 per yearA bit about us:
We are a reputable and esteemed United States-based company renowned for providing ethically sourced and organic natural products.
Founded in 1976, we started as a two-person operation in a small river cabin in Eastern Iowa, with a mission to provide high-quality, wholesome products that are responsibly grown and ethically traded.
Since our establishment, we have grown into a key supplier of organic herbs and spices, serving both consumers directly and other businesses across the country.
Operating primarily from our headquarters in Norway, Iowa, our range of products can be found in numerous locations nationwide, reflecting its wide-reaching distribution network and reputation for quality.
Why join us? Competitive Base Salary Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, EAP PTO, Sick, Holidays Job DetailsThe Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing standard costs, performing operational variance and margin analyses, new product costing, and ensuring compliance with the organization's accounting policies and procedures.
Duties:
Standard Costing & Reporting:
Owns all aspects of standard costing and responsible for annual COGS budget & policy maintenance.
General Ledger Processes:
Handles significant parts of the company's general ledger close processes, including required journal entries, GL reconciliations, variance and margin analyses, and COGS trend analysis.
Inventory Management:
Analyzes inventory transactions and reconciles monthly sub ledger detail to general ledger.
Pricing & New Product Analysis:
Leads pricing reviews, reviews new product NPV's for accuracy, and conducts payback analyses.
Operational Variance Reporting & Analysis:
Manages operational variance reporting, including the establishment of capitalization methods for variance accounts.
Margin Analysis & Support:
Provides margin analysis for marketing & management and timely historical financial analysis to support decisions.
KPIs & Improvements:
Tracks and reports key metrics, offering improvement suggestions.
Audit Coordination:
Coordinates internal and external audit requirements.
Ad-hoc Reporting:
Manages ad-hoc reporting and other assigned duties.
Environment & Safety Compliance:
Focuses on waste reduction, recycling, resource re-use, and adheres to safety rules and training.
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar; 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills:
Solid GAAP experience; standard costing and variance reporting; proficient in ERP accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; analytical, self-motivated, detail-oriented.
Characteristics:
Able to work independently and cross-functionally, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply Now button.
Recommended Skills Accounting Systems Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Communication Enterprise Resource Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Stanton SikorskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply Now button and sending us your resume.
Salary:
$90,000 - $125,000 per yearA bit about us:
We are a reputable and esteemed United States-based company renowned for providing ethically sourced and organic natural products.
Founded in 1976, we started as a two-person operation in a small river cabin in Eastern Iowa, with a mission to provide high-quality, wholesome products that are responsibly grown and ethically traded.
Since our establishment, we have grown into a key supplier of organic herbs and spices, serving both consumers directly and other businesses across the country.
Operating primarily from our headquarters in Norway, Iowa, our range of products can be found in numerous locations nationwide, reflecting its wide-reaching distribution network and reputation for quality.
Why join us? Competitive Base Salary Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, EAP PTO, Sick, Holidays Job DetailsThe Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing standard costs, performing operational variance and margin analyses, new product costing, and ensuring compliance with the organization's accounting policies and procedures.
Duties:
Standard Costing & Reporting:
Owns all aspects of standard costing and responsible for annual COGS budget & policy maintenance.
General Ledger Processes:
Handles significant parts of the company's general ledger close processes, including required journal entries, GL reconciliations, variance and margin analyses, and COGS trend analysis.
Inventory Management:
Analyzes inventory transactions and reconciles monthly sub ledger detail to general ledger.
Pricing & New Product Analysis:
Leads pricing reviews, reviews new product NPV's for accuracy, and conducts payback analyses.
Operational Variance Reporting & Analysis:
Manages operational variance reporting, including the establishment of capitalization methods for variance accounts.
Margin Analysis & Support:
Provides margin analysis for marketing & management and timely historical financial analysis to support decisions.
KPIs & Improvements:
Tracks and reports key metrics, offering improvement suggestions.
Audit Coordination:
Coordinates internal and external audit requirements.
Ad-hoc Reporting:
Manages ad-hoc reporting and other assigned duties.
Environment & Safety Compliance:
Focuses on waste reduction, recycling, resource re-use, and adheres to safety rules and training.
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar; 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills:
Solid GAAP experience; standard costing and variance reporting; proficient in ERP accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; analytical, self-motivated, detail-oriented.
Characteristics:
Able to work independently and cross-functionally, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply Now button.
Recommended Skills Accounting Systems Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Communication Enterprise Resource Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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