What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Account position at Blommer Chocolate Company?
Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.
Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage and track intercompany transfers of commodity inventory to Work closely with commodity team and plants to reconcile receipts of commodity inventory. Reconcile entry of transactions in system.
- Enter, manage, and reconcile commodity purchase pricing in the Work closely with inventory agency (Itochu) to reconcile purchases and invoices.
- Reconcile commodity inventory Work closely with warehouses to track and update inventory and data requirements.
- Reconcile purchases, transfer orders, and entries between systems, addressing issues with warehouse reporting in a timely fashion. Calculate accrual required for inventory damages.
- Work closely with commodity team to assist in inventory purchase forecasting and planning including implications on cash needs. Create and deliver reporting as needed for current and forecasted inventory levels
- Create and review reporting for commodity inventory at Work with finance team to calculate grind at each plant.
- Calculate margins on commodity third party transactions. Assist in calculation of forecasted margins on contracted commodity
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and summarize conclusions to aid any department needing
- Actively support new or upgrades to information systems implemented to improve financial
- Comply with all Blommer established policies and
- Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for
Physical Requirements
- General office environment with majority of time using computer
- Requires infrequent travel of up to 5% of time
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
- Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
- Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met
- Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
- Three (3 ) years inventory or FP&A experience
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Diverse accounting and financial analysis Knowledge of commodities and hedging a plus
- Ability to analyze data
- Organizational skills are essential
- Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise
- SAP experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or similar discipline
- Other certifications helpful (CPA, CMA, CGMA, PMP, etc.)
- Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
- Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
- Career progression would align to other financial roles within Blommer
Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.
- Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
- 401(K)
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.
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