Sr. Cost Accountant

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, 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!

DFA has an opening for a Sr. Cost Accountant position, Fort Worth, TX.

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
  
  

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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
  
  

Travel

☐ No travel required

☒ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

☐ 75%-100% (3 weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer