SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

· Responsible for the general accounting function including preparing/reviewing journal   entries, preparing and maintaining the plant P&L, maintaining balance   sheet schedules and account reconciliations. Managing the daily activities for the monthly and annual closings and account analysis. Analytical support includes cost accounting, process improvement, financial analysis, and   capital oversight. Provides clear financial information to drive improvements in decision-making and process as well as preparing reports and KPIs for Finance/Operations monthly meeting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist accounting team in the successful execution   of closings (monthly, quarterly and year-end) on a timely basis; including   but not limited to account reconciliations, margin analysis and journal   entries.

2. Plan and manage standard cost updates. Analyze and maintain the integrity of the   standard cost system. Respond to   requests related to product cost and margin analysis. Set up standard costs on new items and   perform routine plant-wide cost updates. Analyze and assist in establishing overhead rates. Analyze the application of labor and   overhead rates. Perform monthly cost roll of raw material and finished goods.

3. Responsible for inventory and finished goods analysis.

4. Responsible for recording and maintaining fixed asset software.

5. Assist with and provide documentation to support financial audit and year-end related accounting activity.

6. Prepare and assist with the annual budget process.

7. Oversee all State Sales & Use Tax Filings.

8. Prepare and file local compliance reporting as necessary (including process of annual 1099’s, Annual real estate tax   payments and Manufacturing surveys).

9. Assist and cross-train with other accounting and finance functions. Contribute to overall organizational effectiveness through   building collaborative relationships.

10. Conduct various ad-hoc projects related to manufacturing operations cost and expense analysis that may from time to time   be allocated to the Finance department.

11. Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed, or   requested.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time

· Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures

· Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office – advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing or Pulling (1-5 lbs. - 0-15%) - file drawers
• Lifting (1-5 lbs. 0-15%) - files
• Fine Manipulating (40-70%)

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Personal computer, printer/scanner/fax, telephone

CONTACTS: 

• CFO, Director of Accounting; Purchasing, Sales, Operations, IT

SUPERVISION/BACKUP: 

• Director of Accounting