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Bongards Creameries

Cost Accountant

Bongards Creameries, Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States, 55317

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Job Summary Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Cost Accountant based out of our Chanhassen, MN corporate office. The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate product costing and inventory accounting for our three manufacturing plants. This position will support plant managers, supervisors, and Controller/CFO with requests for financial information and provide timely information on plant metrics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze key cost indicators related to changes in commodity values, purchasing variances, and manufacturing variances to support and update accurate standard costs

Maintain manufacturing BOM and review job closings for accuracy

Monitor and report manufacturing costs and metrics, inventory valuation, and cost variances

Research and investigate cost and inventory discrepancies. Reconcile outside warehouse inventory.

Coordinate and perform monthly system roll. Produce month end operations and inventory reports.

Report and communicate weekly operations performance results with corporate and plant management

Maintain integrity of cost accounting and inventory records in company ERP and accounting system

Be key interface for cost information between Sales, R&D, Production, Accounting and Senior Leadership

Assist plants with ERP issues related to manufacturing, inventory, and shipping

Assist with audits and government reporting requirements

Special projects as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or an Associate's degree with 2 years Cost Accounting experience

Inventory costing experience in a manufacturing environment

Understanding of manufacturing job costing

Advanced Excel Skills

An understanding of GAAP in relation to inventory

Must possess a high level of integrity

Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively interact with all levels of management

Detail-orientated and analytical

Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines

Ability to work independently on assigned duties

Salary

$75,000-$110,000 annually

Benefits

Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Disability, life and voluntary insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit Sharing

Internal Career Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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