Junior Cost Accountant

About

At Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, we make premium quality ingredient cookies and cookie dough for businesses of all sizes, from neighborhood gourmet markets to regional distributors, to national and international chains, and food service operations. We can also make products for any manufacturer or marketer of food or dessert items that wants to add these award-winning cookies and cookie dough to their own brand lineups. Our unique ability to customize our product to your specifications is one of our company’s strengths. From our own selection of Jimmy’s branded products, to custom contract manufacturing, we are here to provide our customers with the very best cookie products.

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to support the Assistant Controller – Costing in the review, management, and analyses of all costs associated with Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery manufacturing and product development. Conduct routine analyses of our materials, labor, overhead, and equipment. Provides coverage in other accounting/finance functions as needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

·        Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor

·        Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports

·        Assist Controllers and CFO with reporting and data collection both internally and for 3^rd parties such as banks and insurance providers

·        Establish/review/modify standard costs and update them as appropriate

·        Maintain and review general ledger accounts and financial statements

·        Assist with physical inventories and monitor cycle count program along with other elements of  inventory control

·        Work to automate processes and collection of expenses related to the plants

·        Strive for continuous policy and procedure improvements

·        Other projects as needed.

Skills and Specifications

·        Positive and professional manner with excellent verbal/written communication skills

·        Strong attention to detail.

·        Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to build excellent working relationships and work collaboratively and efficiently with others.

·        Exhibit self-motivation, confidence, energy, creativity, and innovation.

·        Ability to receive and implement ongoing feedback/coaching.

·        Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

·        Professional office environment: Involves 75% sitting and working at a computer/video display terminal and 25% moving around the office and warehouse.

·        Products manufactured in this facility may contain peanuts and tree nuts.  

Experience/Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

·        2-4 years of experience in manufacturing processes and entries preferred.

·        Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

·        Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite & Microsoft Dynamics GP.

·        Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

·        Excellent mathematical acumen.

Experience in manufacturing facility a plus