What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at LaSalle Network?
LaSalle Network has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Cost Accountant located in Carrollton, TX. Our client, a food manufacturing company, that has been around for almost 100 years, is seeking a detail-oriented to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a background in cost accounting, and a passion for the food industry (who doesn't like food).
Cost Accountant Responsibilities:
- Review all jobs ready for close and investigate variances that are outside tolerances. Final close all jobs on a daily basis
- Review daily labor allocated to jobs vs hours recorded through the payroll timekeeping system to make sure that all hours are being properly accounted for
- Make sure that bulk ingredients are properly accounted for, so that inventory and spoilage can be properly recorded
- Calculate pricing for new products including determining machine and labor rates based on pack and batch sizes
- Coordinate with operations/floor managers on process flow, scrap and other production related factors impacting pricing
- Assist in existing products price review and new pricing roll out
- Do weekly random cycle count of inventory items to check the accuracy of inventory balances
- Analyze and update labor standard rates into the ERP system
- Prepare daily and monthly labor productivity reports
- Serve as backup for AR, AP and payroll processing
- Perform month-end closing, post journal entries and prepare GL reconciliations when needed
- Other duties as assigned by the controller
Cost Accountant Requirements:
- B.A. in accounting or finance from an appropriately accredited university
- 5 years' experience in accounting with 2 years in manufacturing
- Knowledge of accounting principles and PC spreadsheet software
- Good communication skills and strong analytical abilities
If you're excited to contribute to a company with a long history in the industry and want to prove yourself as a worthy Cost Accountant, we encourage you to apply!
Thank you,
Rachel Stewart
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
Salary : $90,000
