Associate Cost Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America • Fort Worth, TX • 2h ago

Job Description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Office Location: 14760 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76155

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

General Purpose

Under direction, provide cost accounting services, often for smaller or less complex plants or areas, by monitoring, analyzing and providing monthly cost updates.â?¯Assist in conducting studies of material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. Look for changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, rate schedules, or services provided to determine effects on costs. Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

Compare 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

Accurately set up new finished goods items and Bill of Material (BOM) components

Initiate and execute changes to BOMs and Bills of Operations

Assist in preparing cost studies for existing and new items

Prepare monthly KPI metrics report

Prepare month end journal entries as requested

Assist with requests required for external and internal audits

Assist with preparation of annual budget

Assist in preparing estimates of new or proposed product costs

May participate in or oversee regular inventory cycle counts

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

0 to 2 years' experience in accounting, cost accounting, or finance

SAP experience preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Certification and/or License - CPA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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: understand the financial framework of the company and use financial processes and metrics 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 independently on projects after detailed explanation of the desired results

Able to take ownership for assigned work and see through to completion

Able to multi-task

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range Competitive Salary

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