What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Cost Accountant position at A. Duda & Sons Inc.?
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA, established in 2006 to manage the company’s legacy fresh produce operations. Capitalizing on a tradition begun in 1926 of growing healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, Duda Farm Fresh Foods offers year-round availability of a wide range of products packed under the Dandy® brand. A full-service grower, packer, shipper, marketer, importer and exporter of farm fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh-cut vegetables, its operations are geographically diversified. The Florida-based corporation has production and shipping operations in Florida, California, Arizona, Michigan and Georgia with additional domestic and international locations.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Plant Cost Accountant to join our Accounting team, providing essential support to both our Belle Glade and Wellington locations. In this critical role, you will over-see, analyze, and improve manufacturing cost structures to drive efficiency and profitability across the plant. The selected candidate will be responsible for cost reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, and delivering clear financial insights that support strategic operational and financial decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with the Operations team and Sales team.
Key Responsibilities
Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Plant Cost Accountant to join our Accounting team, providing essential support to both our Belle Glade and Wellington locations. In this critical role, you will over-see, analyze, and improve manufacturing cost structures to drive efficiency and profitability across the plant. The selected candidate will be responsible for cost reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, and delivering clear financial insights that support strategic operational and financial decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with the Operations team and Sales team.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead, comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Prepare regular financial reports, cost assessments, and budget reports.
- Assist business team leaders with the preparation of year-end forecasts, and annual planning activities, including budget preparations.
- Collect and compile cost information to develop and post journal entries.
- Monitor and report deviations from standard costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support physical and cycle inventory counts and reconcile raw material, work-in-progress, and packaging and finished goods inventory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced skills in data manipulation.
- Strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.