Sr. Cost Accountant

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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?  

Duties: 

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Monthly review of activity in the purchase price variance accounts (PPV) to identify trends and potential errors
• Understand and explain purchase price variance (PPV), in total and for specific product categories
• Review new and existing bills of materials (BOM) and perform cost rolls in SAP
• Assist with the calculation of obsolete inventory and lower of cost or market (LCM) reserves
• Assist with monthly variance analysis and explanations
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of ingredient and packaging costs
• Assist with the analysis of plant waste and entry of waste standards
• Identify inefficient practices and deviations from best practices and make recommendations for change
• Identify process differences across the North America divisions and opportunities for consistency
• Develop and maintain documentation of departmental processes
• Assist with Purchase Order review/management for corporate expenses

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent accounting and analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word; aptitude with computers and 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
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written

Education and Experience:

• • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
  • 1-4 years financial experience required
  • Experience working with cost accounting in an SAP environment is preferred

Working Conditions:

Based in Tampa with limited travel requirements

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 courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:   

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Group Retirement: RRSP, DPSP, or Pension Plan
• Paid Company Holidays (11 to 12 days), plus vacation, and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Safety Equipment allowances
• Years of Service Awards
• Discount programs / Group Perks

As part of our commitment to efficiency and fairness in the hiring process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in evaluating applications. AI may be used to analyze qualifications, match skills with job requirements, and support decision-making. However, all hiring decisions involve human oversight to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates. 

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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