Sr. Cost Accountant - Hybrid Role

About the position The Senior Cost Accountant reports to the Director of Cost Accounting and is based out of our Cherry Hill location. tThe Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for administering the accounting functions of the manufacturing plants. tThis includes preparation of all accounting and financial data in accordance with US GAAP. Responsibilities • Support all aspects of cost accounting for the Company • Ability to meet deadlines and follow a monthly, quarterly, and year end close schedule • Demonstrate the ability to understand inventory costing methodologyt • Complete the month end close for all manufacturing locationst • Create standard journal entries (labor and overhead allocations) • Review manufacturing variances and provide analysis • Complete work order accounting close and review variances for discussion with plants and costing teams and propose adjustments to Bills of Materials (BOM’s) if needed • Produce production, variance and other reports as needed by the Manufacturing team • Review and analyze standard costs for variances and prepare reports • Support annual financial statement audit as it relates to cost accounting topics • Ensure completeness and accuracy of all assigned balance sheet accounts, including the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations • Act as a liaison between the plant managers and the corporate office • Provide support for and collaborate with the FP&A team monthly, quarterly and annually to ensure complete and accurate results with meaningful variance commentary, including budget and forecast process • Support cycle counts, annual physical inventory counts, and monitoring of inventory existence at third party facilities and external manufacturing sites • Perform ad hoc analysis as requested • Work closely with plant managers to provide financial expertise and guidance • Participate in special projects as needed • Manage 1 employee • Supervise and mentor plant accountant, assigning tasks, providing training, and evaluating performance • Regularly review plant accounting processes to identify and rectify errors and procedural updates • Actively work with other plant clerical staff to ensure appropriate purchase order process and invoice submission in adherence with Company policies and internal controls, as well as inventory related adjustments Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • CPA or CMA preferred but not required • 3 - 5 years of cost and inventory accounting experience • Experience in cost analytics • Experience in manufacturing environment (food and beverage preferred) • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy • Exceptional planning and organizational skills • Ability to think critically and independently • Ability to collaborate successfully with others in the organization • Ability to meet assigned deadlines • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results • Previous ERP experience (QAD is a plus) Nice-to-haves • Strategic thinker with a “roll up the sleeves” mentalityt • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently • Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels • Ability to listen and seek clarification; meet commitments; and maintain confidentiality • Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Benefits • medical, dental, and vision coverage options • growth and development potential • 401-K • Life & Disability Insurance • PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Health Fairs • Gym Membership Discounts Apply tot his job