What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Taylor Farms?
Overview:
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality healthy salads and a wide selection of fresh blends, meal kits and salad kits. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with an ability to thrive in a detail-oriented and fast-paced environment. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on accounting/finance individual familiar with manufacturing operations.
Summary:
The Senior Cost Accountant will support the financial affairs of the organization and assist with preparation of financial analysis of operations, including interim and annual financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.
Responsibilities:
Assist with day-to-day operations of the Department, including but not limited to:
- Prepare weekly P&L reporting
- Assist with month-end closing process
- Performing account reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules
- Supporting month- and year-end close processes with accurate cost entries
- Daily interdepartmental communication with respect to ongoing closing procedures
Assist ongoing business improvements and analysis, including but not limited to:
- Maintain Items master and Bills of materials related to items, standard and yields
- Monitoring inventory valuation and reconciling cost discrepancies
- Preparing and analyzing cost reports related to materials, labor and overhead
- Provide standard & ad hoc reports related to variance to business margins
- Assist in analytical reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Collaborating with operations and finance teams to improve cost efficiency
Qualifications:
- BS degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or other related field
- 5 years of hands-on accounting experience with AP, AR, GL and month-end close in a manufacturing or agriculture environment
- Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with a diverse group
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality and accuracy while meeting deadlines
- Must continuously look for process improvements
- Excellent Excel and PowerBi knowledge – ability to provide financial modeling and spreadsheet creation
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
