Cost Accountant

Constellation Brands•Rochester, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Cost Accountant will be responsible for completing cost accounting activities for the Wine & Spirits Division entities to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This individual will be responsible for completing monthly cost accounting activities and will also function as a key support role to business partners. This includes all activities related to the global accounting function: close procedures, preparation, review and analysis, maintaining a strong control environment and other activities necessary to support consolidated financial statements. The Cost Accountant must exhibit agility as we are a fast-paced working environment.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant industry experience (combination preferred) is required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required
CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred
Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SAP and OneStream a plus
Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple priorities
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements; experience working with publicly traded companies a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of cost accounting reports, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and variance analysis
Analyze costs of inventory, COGS, identify trends, and provide insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance, to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic initiatives
Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting close procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, as well as the accuracy of financial statements.
Specific month-end close activities include: Collaboration with business partners outside of accounting to accumulate support needed for journal entry preparation
Preparation of journal entries for operating companies, as well as consolidation and elimination entries
Review of trial balances and monthly and quarterly trends; perform additional review as needed to support the close
Analysis and review of operating company financial statements, both foreign and domestic
Preparation of high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations
Preparation and presentation of quarterly analysis deliverables
Support a sustainable and efficient close and reporting process with a continuous improvement mindset.
Preparation of quarterly external reporting deliverables and support of internal and external audit requirements.