Cost Accountant

Company: Saputo Inc.
Location: Tulare
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.How you will make contributions that matter...The plant Cost Accountant will support the Operations Team at a location by providing accounting support that accurately documents operations costs in the financial reporting system and will assist management with the identification, development and implementation of procedures that improve utilization of raw materials to minimize cost. This position will be responsible for supporting the facility's financial reporting team with month end financial closing duties, budgeting, forecasting, and costing activities for the facility as directed.

• Ownership of Plant standard cost system, providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance.
• Assist corporate cost accounting team with review and input to the monthly standard cost update and review of all facility BOMs for accuracy.
• Daily review and control of clerical entries related to production and inventory transactions.
• Prepare and analyze weekly material yield and loss.
• Submit Milk Market Administrator reports.
• Assist management with development procedures that improve the accuracy of functional performance reporting and identification opportunities for further cost reduction across the operation.
• Participate in the development of data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost.
• Support month, quarter and year-end close activities.
• Perform and support office administration activities.
• Support internal and external audits.You are best suited for the role if you---
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or another quantitative/technical discipline is required.
  • 5+ years professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and excellent verbal and written communications a must.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on Cost and Financial Accounting.
  • Must be proficient in all MS Office programs, with advanced skills in Excel.
  • Must possess strong prioritization skills; flexibility and ability to multi-task on a daily basis.
  • Knowledge of SAP, preferred.
  • Ability to function within a multi-system environment.
  • Ability to work within a diverse team environment.
  • Ability to influence, train and lead others.We support and care for our employees by providing them with---
    • Competitive Salary with incentive potential.
    • Full range of group benefits
    • Group retirement plan with employer contribution and ESOP.
    • Continuous development with growth opportunities
    • Saputo fully supports employment equity. We strive to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).

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