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Golden State Foods · 3 months ago

Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst

Conyers, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its employees. The Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst will direct day-to-day cost accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate information on costing, pricing, reporting, and resource allocation, while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

Responsibilities

Monitors and analyzes departmental financial accounts, prepares period-end journal entries, and reconciles overhead expenses to ensure accuracy, cost efficiency, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). (20%)

Reviewing and updating GL account reconciliation. Researching discrepancy and resolving issue in account reconciliation. (10%)

Gathers and evaluates data on cost changes—including quarterly pricing, pricing schedules, and cost-saving initiatives—across products, raw materials, overhead, manufacturing methods, and labor to support pricing strategies and business decisions. (25%)

Partners with the liquid products operations team to ensure continuity, accuracy, and clarity of financial information, enabling effective performance monitoring and financial analysis. (20%)

Manages the operations and maintenance of computerized standard cost and inventory systems to ensure timely access to accurate and relevant financial information. (10%)

Supports the capital budgeting process by ensuring proposed projects are accurately budgeted and aligned with company policies and procedures. (5%)

Conducts evaluations of special projects and feasibility studies—including those involving new products, services, or methods—to assess their impact on cost structure and revenue generation. (5%)

Supports Division Controller and Division leaders on month-end closing, budgeting, cost update and pricing. (5%)

Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

Qualification

Cost accountingGenerally accepted accounting principlesBudgetary conceptsPricing conceptsInventory controlAS400 computing environmentPC spreadsheet applicationsProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Cost Accounting from an accredited college or university

2 to 4 years of related work experience in cost accounting and computerized inventory systems in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (E)

Knowledge of cost accounting (E)

Knowledge of budgetary concepts and techniques (J)

Knowledge of pricing concepts and techniques (J)

Knowledge of inventory control concepts and techniques (J)

Knowledge of relevant department concepts, procedures, and regulations (J)

Knowledge of AS400 computing environment (J)

Knowledge of PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (J)

Knowledge of project/assignment management techniques and procedures (B)

Skill and ability to read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

Skill and ability to interpret accounting problems and identify appropriate solutions

Skill and ability to interpret systems problems and identify appropriate solutions

Skill and ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

Skill and ability to prepare a variety of administrative and technical documents and reports

Skill and ability to work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

Skill and ability to act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

Benefits

People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.