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Women of the Vine & Spirits Position Purpose Under limited supervision and acting on own initiative, the Cost Accountant, reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, specializes in accounting, planning, budgeting, and modeling activities for the manufacturing and costing of finished packaged goods and bulk wines. This position requires competence and specialized knowledge of products costing and related data management techniques within an ERP system for various financial activities such as product costing, bills of material, labor/overhead costing and allocation modeling, inventory movement and monthly variance accounting/analysis.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Develops and improves financial accounting and product costing processes that support effective/efficient production operations
Prepares structured cost analysis for all items produced ensuring such data is prepared in a consistent and dependable manner using centralized data and a documented methodology
Routinely adds value by providing updated costing information as part of business decision support
Responsible for policy development and documentation for financial tools and costing methods
Completes monthly closing activities related to production, costing, and cost accounting as determined by Operations Finance Manager
Monitors and reviews financial-related information generated through the supply chain and production process identifying manufacturing variances, scrap rates, inventory adjustments and write-offs, changes in production orders, changes in bill of materials, etc. and ensures each are accounted for correctly and highlighting significant events for management attention
Develops financial cost models as appropriate and works with the Innovation Committee to support the evaluation of new products, extensions, and assessment of profitability
Supports ongoing product costing requirements for case goods and bulk wine
Develops and maintains accurate costed Case Goods product costs using item-pack information and wine costs
Develops annual cost estimates and final costs for grapes, juice, and wine by vintage, region, and winery location
Produces summary reports related to production spending, costing, and cost accounting
Assists in preparation of recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action
Supports other "project" analysis on a "demand" basis, particularly the as-needed requirements for new product case cost case cost analysis
Conducts, as required, assigned financial studies and surveys to collect, summarize, and analyze financial actions
Additional duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline, preferably accounting or finance
2+ years of Accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in a wine, food, or consumer products; including detailed standard product costing of items, and development/maintenance of standard costing models
Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets data manipulation via report writing tools
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline, preferably accounting or finance
2+ years of Accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in a wine, food, or consumer products; including detailed standard product costing of items, and development/maintenance of standard costing models
Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets data manipulation via report writing tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Use of ERP systems, such as SAP; use of report writing software
Understanding of production operations concepts
Certificates and Licenses
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred, but not required
Work Standards
Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclosure: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $24.51 to $38.38. Actual placement within range will depend on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market data.
Benefits Delicato Family Wines offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision; life, disability, FSA; 401(k) with company match; PTO and holidays; discounts; tuition reimbursement; gym discounts and more.
EEO Notice Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location and Employment Type
Location: Manteca, CA
Employment type: Full-time
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Cost Accountant
role at
Women of the Vine & Spirits Position Purpose Under limited supervision and acting on own initiative, the Cost Accountant, reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, specializes in accounting, planning, budgeting, and modeling activities for the manufacturing and costing of finished packaged goods and bulk wines. This position requires competence and specialized knowledge of products costing and related data management techniques within an ERP system for various financial activities such as product costing, bills of material, labor/overhead costing and allocation modeling, inventory movement and monthly variance accounting/analysis.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Develops and improves financial accounting and product costing processes that support effective/efficient production operations
Prepares structured cost analysis for all items produced ensuring such data is prepared in a consistent and dependable manner using centralized data and a documented methodology
Routinely adds value by providing updated costing information as part of business decision support
Responsible for policy development and documentation for financial tools and costing methods
Completes monthly closing activities related to production, costing, and cost accounting as determined by Operations Finance Manager
Monitors and reviews financial-related information generated through the supply chain and production process identifying manufacturing variances, scrap rates, inventory adjustments and write-offs, changes in production orders, changes in bill of materials, etc. and ensures each are accounted for correctly and highlighting significant events for management attention
Develops financial cost models as appropriate and works with the Innovation Committee to support the evaluation of new products, extensions, and assessment of profitability
Supports ongoing product costing requirements for case goods and bulk wine
Develops and maintains accurate costed Case Goods product costs using item-pack information and wine costs
Develops annual cost estimates and final costs for grapes, juice, and wine by vintage, region, and winery location
Produces summary reports related to production spending, costing, and cost accounting
Assists in preparation of recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action
Supports other "project" analysis on a "demand" basis, particularly the as-needed requirements for new product case cost case cost analysis
Conducts, as required, assigned financial studies and surveys to collect, summarize, and analyze financial actions
Additional duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline, preferably accounting or finance
2+ years of Accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in a wine, food, or consumer products; including detailed standard product costing of items, and development/maintenance of standard costing models
Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets data manipulation via report writing tools
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline, preferably accounting or finance
2+ years of Accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in a wine, food, or consumer products; including detailed standard product costing of items, and development/maintenance of standard costing models
Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets data manipulation via report writing tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Use of ERP systems, such as SAP; use of report writing software
Understanding of production operations concepts
Certificates and Licenses
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred, but not required
Work Standards
Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclosure: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $24.51 to $38.38. Actual placement within range will depend on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market data.
Benefits Delicato Family Wines offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision; life, disability, FSA; 401(k) with company match; PTO and holidays; discounts; tuition reimbursement; gym discounts and more.
EEO Notice Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location and Employment Type
Location: Manteca, CA
Employment type: Full-time
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