Cost Accountant - Tippin's Gourmet Pie Plant

We seek an experienced, detail-oriented, cost accountant to join our finance team at Tippins Gourmet Pies, LLC.

In this position, your responsibilities will include collecting, analyzing and reporting on cost accounting data to the Executive Vice President. This includes preparing standard cost reports, monitoring inventory levels, cost comparisons, product costing analysis, tracking variances and making journal entries. You will also collaborate with the production and sales departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.

Objectives of this role

• Develop strategies and procedures to reduce costs and study product pricing to ensure the best possible return on investment for the company.
• Prepare budgeting reports by collecting information and data points from various departments within the organization.
• Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct regular audits, interpret rules related to accounting practices and ensure compliance with GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Examine costs of production to determine the most efficient methods of production.
• Ensure accurate classification of expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Research material costs to ensure the accuracy of the information in the company's accounting system.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard prices to actual production costs.
• Participate in physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
• Monitor the accumulation of all direct labor, overhead and other manufacturing-related expenses.
• Assist in weekly/monthly accounting tasks.
• Assist in month-end close procedures.

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 3 years of experience in the accountancy field with emphasis in cost accounting roles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft BC, NetSuite, etc.).
• Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company owners and executives.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Passion for numbers and competence in assessing larger datasets.
• Aptitude for mathematics, statistics, and various cost analysis techniques.
• Unswerving critical, analytical, and interpretation capabilities.
• Willingness to work in a team or individually, as required.

We Offer

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Health and Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Full Time - Salaried Position

Drug Free Environment/EOE