Cost Accountant Job Duties :

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
•Plant expert regarding the cost accounting system, upholding internal controls over financial reporting.
•Develop standard costs, update and create new Bill of Materials and Routing within SAP.
•Reconcile FT and temp employee labor hours between SAP and payroll system on a weekly basis
•Prepare monthly journal entries for inventory related adjustments
•Assist production management with assessment of "continuous improvement" projects and processes. Measure and report progress toward planned goals.
•Analyzes manufacturing costs and prepares reporting comparing standard to actual production costs.
•Work with Plant leadership team in preparation of pricing quotations for the Sales and Marketing teams, as needed for new projects or engineering revisions.
•Maintain integrity between SAP and cost cards.
•Prepare financial analysis of new product performance against pricing assumptions
•Assist in the preparation of Annual Operating Budget for the plant
•Preparation and review of production metrics on a daily, weekly and periodic basis.
•Analyze and monitor production line capacity, utilization and performance.
•Responsible for creating SAP Routing
•Assist with preparation of analysis of capital expense projects, continuous monitoring of spending against CAPEX and ROI assessment.
•Responsible for reconciling customer owned inventory, tracking usages and understanding Usage drivers.
•Monitor both the frozen and current standards within the system, ensuring the current routing data matches playbooks.
•Assist with month end reporting, understanding overall plant financial performance against budget, participating in cost savings initiatives and project savings calculations.
•Assist with the month end closing process, WIP reporting, Bill on Production reconciliation, Lbs. analysis, journal entries and variance to standard reporting.
•Track and prepare special billing opportunities, including material and labor costs
•Provide disposition costs into the QN process.
•Position provides multi-site support

Required Competencies & Knowledge :

Knowledge of:
•Procurement, manufactured products, and production processes is helpful
•Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
•Knowledge and experience with SAP is helpful
•Cost Accounting or Manufacturing accounting experience is helpful

Skills In:
•Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
•Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
•Must have ability to effectively interface with plant and corporate personnel.
•Strong oral communication skills required.
•Must be able to effectively work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle

multiple assignments simultaneously

Ability To:
•Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Successfully multi-task
•Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Hearthside staff.
•Lead 'best in class' behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus

Proficiency in : MS Office Suite and SAP or ERP equivalent

Minimum Qualifications :
•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• 6 months to 1 year accounting/cost accounting experience

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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.