Cost Accountant

Saputo • Troy, NC

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About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The plant Cost Accountant will support the plant operations team 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. The position will be highly visible and should yield opportunities for growth. This position reports to the Finance Administration Manager (FAM). How you will make contributions that matter... 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 Reconcile invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, and data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable. Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed. Prepare and analyze daily material yield and loss. Assist department 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. Facilitate the monthly physical inventory process. Sustain and improve internal control environment. Play critical role in the month end closing process; preparing journal entries for approval and investigating variances. Ensures compliance with all Saputo corporate policies and procedures. Actively applies the Saputo values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics. Other duties as assigned. You are best suited for the role if you… 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 Reconcile invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, and data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable. Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed. Prepare and analyze daily material yield and loss. Assist department 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. Facilitate the monthly physical inventory process. Sustain and improve internal control environment. Play critical role in the month end closing process; preparing journal entries for approval and investigating variances. Ensures compliance with all Saputo corporate policies and procedures. Actively applies the Saputo values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• Reconcile invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, and data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed.
• Prepare and analyze daily material yield and loss.
• Assist department 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.
• Facilitate the monthly physical inventory process.
• Sustain and improve internal control environment.
• Play critical role in the month end closing process; preparing journal entries for approval and investigating variances.
• Ensures compliance with all Saputo corporate policies and procedures.
• Actively applies the Saputo values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Reconcile invoices, apply accurate G/L codes, cost centers, and data entry of invoices into ERP system for processing as applicable.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments as needed.
• Prepare and analyze daily material yield and loss.
• Assist department 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.
• Facilitate the monthly physical inventory process.
• Sustain and improve internal control environment.
• Play critical role in the month end closing process; preparing journal entries for approval and investigating variances.
• Ensures compliance with all Saputo corporate policies and procedures.
• Actively applies the Saputo values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees