Cost Accountant

Michael Foods Inc.•Mars Hill, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Demonstrate skills in all aspects of financial accounting or reporting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Aptitude for effective and efficient utilization of computer technologies.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

Nice To Haves

SAP and/or Cost Accounting in manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution and accuracy of operating reporting throughout the month (trend, plant performance, consumption, labor, etc.)
Monitor order variances throughout the month and act as a liaison between production and accounting to resolve discrepancies.
Responsible for monitoring SAP inventories to ensure their accuracy. Activities include periodic cycle counts, researching and posting variances, monitoring SAP material movements and process order variances.
Prepare and maintain standard cost estimates in SAP.
Assist in the completion of the month-end close (journal entries, order settlement, monthly variance reporting, KPI reporting).
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan.
Responsible for master data set up: resources, materials, BOMs, and recipes.
Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.