Cost Accountant

Since 1905, Boar’s Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our mission is to continue to be recognized as the leading provider of exceptional customer service and superior delicatessen products. We are committed to continuously improving our time-honored processes through the involvement of our dedicated employees.

Reporting directly to the Cost Accounting Manager, the cost accountant applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies, which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. Under general supervision, responsible for conducting moderately complex cost audits and preparing and analyzing cost reports. Financial liaison with finance, manufacturing and logistics operations staff to analyze product costs and job variances.

* Computes product/project costs, compares actual costs to estimates and analyzes variances. Must be able to communicate, coach and support finance, manufacturing and logistics staff to greater understanding of Mfg. variances in both process manufacturing and process improvements. * Prepares the recording and calculation of unit costs for products and services related to a specific SKU, job or project. This can include collection of raw material purchases, yields, inventory, labor and overheads. * Prepare and implement analyses and modeling that identify inefficiencies and areas of growth with respect to operations. Provide data extraction, trend analyses, cost/benefit analyses, ROI analyses, and various other strategic to support to operations management. The resulting information is used by management to assist in the decision-making process.

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management, or related experience equivalent to such degree with professional qualifications such as CPIM or CEPIM * Minimum 5-7 years previous experience in manufacturing accounting role where responsibilities were maintained for MRP, budgeting and costs analysis, inventory control and management. Involvement in ERP Project or Project Management highly desirable * Solid background with computerized ledger and other accounting applications in a multi-user environment * High proficiency level in all MS Office applications with spreadsheet, word processing, database, presentation and graphic software * Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex financial information * The ability to travel 20-30% of the time to other facilities to gather and review key performance data. Required to occasionally work extended hours and weekends.