Staff Accountant, Cost Accounting

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. 

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. 

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. 

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? 

Summary Description:

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for Cost Accounting activities including reviewing and completing cost estimates, preparing miscellaneous journal entries and account reconciliations, assisting with the aging inventory process, assisting with purchase order management and other various cost accounting responsibilities. This position works cross-functionally with business partners in other departments such as Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and FP&A as well as some external contacts such as auditors.      

Essential Job Functions: 

• Reviewing and execution of Costing Estimate
• Assist with Scrap Factor preparation, review and analysis
• Create and maintain Purchase Orders for Corporate profit center
• Provide support for external and internal audits
• Prepare ad hoc reports using SAP and other reporting software tools.
• Work with various business partners in Supply Chain and Commercial to process customer billbacks and assist with other aged inventory exercises as needed

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and able to learn other software applications
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures
• Excellent time management skills
• Very organized and detail oriented
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Adaptable to change

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Two (2) years relevant work experience
• Power BI and SAP experience a huge plus

Working Conditions:

• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

Travel Requirements:

• Based in Tampa corporate office with minimal travel requirements.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco 

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading cou