Cost Accountant

Harvest Hill Beverage Company • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation’s largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of over $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes SunnyD®, Juicy Juice®, Little HUG®, Daily’s Cocktails®, among many other specialty brands. We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Liquor Distributors.

Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, employing over 1,000 employees in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting exposure preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and an interest in developing expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, learn quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in manufacturing, consumer products is preferred
• Exposure to ERP systems or a standard cost environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis of manufacturing and plant performance, including labor, material, and overhead costs, to support operational and financial decision-making
• Prepare routine standard cost and variance reports, research differences, and escalate issues as needed
• Support inventory valuation activities, including physical inventories, cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audit preparation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and other cost accounting entries
• Help maintain standard costing data, including bills of material and overhead assumptions
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost, margin, and profitability analyses under guidance from finance leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for manufacturing operations
• Assist in identifying material loss, waste, and production variances and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Follow internal controls, accounting policies, and established processes to help ensure accurate cost accounting and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level