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Cost Accountant

Golden State Foods • Burleson, TX • 2h ago

Cost Accountant

Location: Burleson, TX, United States

Description

Cost Accountant

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

Supports day to day plant accounting functions by providing timely and accurately reported financial information while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. A successful individual will have a focus on costs and areas where operational and management accounting principles will generate efficiencies for the operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Supports Operations by monitoring, preparing and evaluating detailed analytical reports regarding costs, productivity, efficiencies , spend and associates variances. Works with the operations team to provide actional operating improvements and process improvements for cost efficiencies. (45%)

Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations. (25%)

Prepare and analyze standard cost and vendor price comparison of ingredient and packaging materials to monitor and to report purchase price variances, labor efficiency variances, manufacturing variances, etc. (20%)

Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary (10%).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in business administration , Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

1 to 2 years of related work experience as a cost accountant or plant accountant in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

Manufacturing and managerial cost accounting principles (J)

Generally accepted accounting principles (J)

Cost accounting (J)

Budgetary concepts and techniques (B)

Pricing concepts and techniques (B)

Inventory control concepts and techniques (J)

Relevant department concepts, procedures, and regulations (B)

PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (J)

Project/assignment management techniques and procedures (B)

Skill and ability to:

Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

Interpret accounting problems and identify appropriate solutions

Interpret systems problems and identify appropriate solutions

Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

Prepare a variety of administrative and technical documents and reports

Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

Productivity/quality standards : accuracy , timeliness, and thoroughness

Productivity/quality standards : responsiveness and reliability

Systems knowledge

Project/assignment management

Organization and attention to detail

Teamwork within the department and across departments

Customer satisfaction

WHAT YOU'LL GET

People First : At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.

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