Cost Accountant chez Bongards Creameries

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