Cost Accountant

CACIQUE LLC•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cacique Foods, you'll partner with teams across the organization, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and help support the decisions that drive growth. Now we're accelerating growth, investing in our future, and building a world-class team to help take us further. We're expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and building the next generation of Cacique. Your impact will be part of that journey!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
3-5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing; dairy or food & beverage industry experience preferred.
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost accounting principles.
Experience analyzing production variances, yield performance, overhead allocation, and inventory reconciliations.
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment and manage competing priorities.
Flexibility to support month-end and year-end close activities when needed.

Nice To Haves

dairy or food & beverage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive accurate product costing by maintaining and updating standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Analyze manufacturing variances related to yield, labor, overhead, materials usage, and dairy component tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Deliver bi-weekly and monthly production cost analysis that supports operational and financial decision-making.
Partner with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance teams to improve profitability, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance.
Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and compliance with FIFO, lot tracking, and dairy industry requirements.
Prepare monthly cost reports, inventory analysis, and financial reporting related to cost of goods sold and manufacturing operations.
Strengthen financial controls and support audits, month-end close activities, capital project analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.