Operations Cost Accountant
Sazerac Company•Jeffersontown, KY
•Hybrid
About The Position
Sazerac Company is seeking an Operations Cost Accountant to join their team in Louisville, KY. This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the office. The Operations Cost Accountant will be responsible for turning operational data into business decisions by supporting financial reporting, cost analysis, inventory accounting, forecasting, and process improvement. This position involves partnering with plant leaders, supply chain, procurement, and finance teams to improve performance and influence business decisions beyond the general ledger.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience using reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing finance.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) or beverage manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for manufacturing operations.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities.
- Partner with plant finance, operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve financial results.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and productivity reporting.
- Help ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting that provide greater visibility into operational performance.
- Contribute to ERP enhancements, reporting automation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Support strategic projects, business integrations, and operational initiatives that drive long-term growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
