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Plant Cost Accountant

Michael Foods and Careers
Gaylord, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026
Business Unit Overview:
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.
Location Description: Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cost Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of accounting reports related to manufacturing processing at the Gaylord facility, including monthly cost estimates, labor efficiency and downtime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This position always has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
  • Prepare weekly operational reporting related to manufacturing processing at the Gaylord facility. Reports include line performance, labor efficiency and downtime.
  • Prepare shrink reporting on plant operations including liquid egg, ingredients, packaging and other applicable plant processing costs.
  • Balances and reports on finished goods inventory on a weekly basis.
  • Reconcile raw material inventory counts and ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinate the creation of new products and raw material items within the accounting system. Monitor updates to existing products and materials as necessary.
  • Reconcile supplies, boiler chemicals and sanitation chemicals.
  • Prepare standard cost estimates.
  • Prepare weekly recaps of rework and scrap charges.
  • Assist with the completion of annual budgets.
  • Complete special projects or other duties as required.
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Associates degree in accounting with equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2-year Accounting experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports
  • Ability to respond verbal and written to common inquiries from plant operations.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, fractions and ratios.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Aptitude for effective and efficient utilization of computer technologies
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office products.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience
  • Ability to effectively present information to plant management.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Account (CMA) license.
  • Demonstrated Supervisory skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others.
  • Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

: The pay range for this position is $61,205 - $85,688 per year.

Salary : $61,205 - $85,688

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