Accounting Analyst, Costing

Company Description

POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

We are currently looking for an Accounting Analyst to be a key part of the finance team based Del Rey, CA. This position is expected to provide both financial and strategic business leadership and communicate effectively with senior management.  The position will report to the Plant Accounting Manager.

Job Description

• Active role in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing Journal Entries, general ledger analysis, variance explanations, and other accounting related processes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Support preparation of monthly operational reports explaining material, labor and overhead efficiency and productivity costs in comparison to plan
• Develop and maintain the financial cost reports necessary to fully explain standard and gross margin analyses and the variances to planned results
• Monitor and explain all manufacturing cost aspects including material, labor and overhead, price-volume-mix analyses as well as efficiency, productivity and spend variances.
• Work with the Logistics Team and IT to understand current reporting metrics, develop improved reports and fully understand inventory transactions as relates to the general ledger
• Participate in the annual standard cost development 
• Assist Accounting, Finance, and Operations with ad-hoc requests and analytical projects
• Provide support in development of annual budget
• Continuously search for process improvement to increase efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance or a related filed
• Manufacturing or Agriculture industry preferred, but not required
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Oracle or similar ERP system experience preferred
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting preferred
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly/accurately under pressure
• Should be organized, goal oriented, energetic, team player and responsive
• Flexibility to work weekends during season (Oct-Dec)

Pay Range: $72,000-$77,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighb