Cost Accounting Assistant

Jelly Belly Candy Company • Fairfield, CA

301d

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Assistant provides accounting and financial support in the areas of data analysis, cost assessment, revision to standard costs, inventory valuation, and variance reporting, while providing accurate processing, collection, tracking, and review of data. Responsible for data clean-up, assistance with system maintenance, problem research and resolution; accurate costing of purchased items, accurate review and costing of Bills of Material (BOMs) for manufactured items, report generation and analysis.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of accounting and/or cost accounting experience
• BA/BS degree or two years of college education preferred, or a combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with fully-integrated ERP systems
• Ability to work well with other departments
• Proactive approach to business and problem resolution

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently review reports for revision to standard costs and changes to the accounting software to maintain system integrity
• Evaluates actual distribution costs and periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual costs
• Examines new and existing BOMs; roll and distribute costs, as necessary
• Prepares purchase costing data files needed to start cost rolls
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of new products and services
• Contributes to the development and cost assessment of new products, including interfacing with Marketing, Operations, and Procurement, as needed
• Analyzes and tracks the progress of new product development to insure the integrity of product structure and standard cost
• Coordinates freight costs with accounting general ledger activity
• Routinely works with other departments for problem resolution, routine reporting and analysis, data analysis and clean up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree