Cost Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Newly Weds Foods
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Cost Accountant
Position is out of HQ - Chicago, IL 60631.
Starting pay: $86,870.00
Position is out of HQ - Chicago, IL 60631.
- Prepare and analyze production efficiency and yield variance reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
- Conduct through analysis of raw material costs and variances, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Responsible for updating and auditing all aspects of production incentive calculations for presentation to senior management
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights into cost trends and variances.
- Support month end / year end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist in calculating labor and overheads rates for the upcoming year and periodically prepare standard to actual variance reports.
- Collaborate with a cross functional team to maintain inventory master data.
- Other projects assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting or a related role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to work with large sets of raw data.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- SAP and AS400 Experience preferred.
- Ability to commute between the manufacturing site and corporate office.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment,
Strong analytical, problem solving and communication abilities
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
- Vacation Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
Starting pay: $86,870.00