Sr. Cost Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America • Fort Worth, TX • 20h ago

Job Description

General Purpose

Provide cost accounting services, often for large, multiple, and/or complex plants or areas, by monitoring, analyzing and providing monthly cost updates. Conduct studies of material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, rate schedules, or services provided to determine effects on costs. Compare factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Examine any costs that seem contrary to past experience. Conduct complex cost audits. Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting and seek continuous improvement in the analysis of costs across the assigned area. Possess in-depth knowledge in cost accounting and demonstrate high-level skills with extensive proficiency. Lead project work and/or processes. Function as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments

Analyze actual costs to historical or projected costs and report on variances

Prepare, analyze, and track monthly inventory reserves, material savings, inventory forecast, and standard margin variances

Monitor purchase price variances and provide monthly analysis of production variances

Gather system reports and information from appropriate groups needed to complete governmental reporting and/or other reports (e.g., Market Administrator)

Prepare timely and accurate monthly standard costs and perform monthly cost rolls for finished products manufactured and purchased along with cost change analysis

Provide accounts payable cost verifications; conduct and analyze audits of costs and prepare reports

Prepare cost studies for existing and new items

Prepare monthly KPI metrics report

Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs

Function as a primary resource for site controllers and other accountants related to cost accounting

Lead the activities or coordinate efforts required for external and internal audits

Recommend and implement cost accounting methods and procedures

Seek continuous improvement in all areas related to cost accounting and financial reporting as assigned

May instruct or assign work to accounting support employees engaged in cost or general accounting activities

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience

5 to 8 years' experience in accounting, cost accounting, or finance

SAP experience preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Certification and/or License - CPA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of cost accounting methods

Able to apply generally accepted accounting principles and use and knowledge of accounting, manufacturing and spreadsheet software (SAP or equivalent ERP software)

Able to apply financial acumen skills: strong understanding of the financial framework of the company and financial processes and metrics used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company

Able to provide accurate, thorough and timely analyses

Able to apply a strong attention to detail

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders

Able to work independently on projects; able to take ownership for assigned work and see through to completion

Able to multi-task and problem solve

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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