Senior Cost Accountant

Based on-site in our Hillside NJ plant, the Sr. Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing variances between actual and standard costs for materials, labor and overhead, estimating costs for innovation projects and will assist with budgeting and forecasting. This role will also be the lead for month-end close activities including variance account analysis, journal entry creation and performance results reporting. In addition, this role will work cross-functionally in evaluating productivity projects and will provide support for other operational requests.

Accountabilities & Impact

• Review P&L accounts, and investigate and report on the drivers of variances to budget, forecast and prior year
• Calculate and process necessary journal entries during month end close and complete balance sheet account reconciliations
• Report performance results, production yields, and weekly and monthly scorecards and evaluate variances between actual and standard costs for materials, labor and overhead
• Capital project purchase orders, invoice processing and spend tracking
• Department overhead expense tracking and reporting
• Fixed assets and capital project tracking
• Assist plant leadership in the development of plant budget and forecast
  
  

Skills & Experiences Needed

• 4-6 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferably in CPG.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory cost accounting.
• Comfortable handling large amounts of data and detail, and having the ability to see the big picture and prioritize workload effectively
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business needs but also laser-focused at being able
• Power BI experience is a plus.
  
  

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today
  
  

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions
  
  

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area
  
  

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other
  
  

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down