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Young Living Essential Oils · 2 months ago

Cost Accountant I

positionLehi, Utah, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Young Living Essential Oils is seeking a Cost Accountant I to support cost accounting and inventory control processes for their manufacturing facility. This entry-level role will assist with cost data collection, analysis, and reporting under close supervision, helping ensure accuracy in cost standards and inventory valuation.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Assist with cost roll updates and semi-annual standard cost updates
Review production orders for accuracy, including material usage, labor hours, and scrap
Reconcile inventory accounts and support cycle count/physical count activities
Support month-end close: journal entries, accruals, and reporting
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Accounting on process improvements
Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed

Qualification

Accounting principles (GAAP)Excel proficiencyAccounting softwareManufacturing cost accountingERP inventory systemsCross-functional communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR
Associate's degree with 2 years of accounting or manufacturing experience
A combination of education and relevant work experience may meet the requirements

Preferred

Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting or ERP inventory systems (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Internship or academic exposure to cost or inventory accounting

Company

Young Living Essential Oils

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Through the painstaking steps of our proprietary Seed to Seal® production process, we produce the best, most authentic essential oils in the world.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Lehi, Utah, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.youngliving.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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R. Michael Buch, PhD
Vice President, R&D and Product Management
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Joe Walker
EVP Global Infrastructure
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