Fresh Express · 4 hours ago
Sr. Cost Accountant
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFresh Express is seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant responsible for various accounting duties including journal entries and account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and internal control compliance. The role involves supporting changing business needs through process implementation and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Kay E.
Responsibilities
Responsible for timely and accurate month-end accounting close and associated tasks
Prepares account reconciliations and reviews General Ledger account balances for compliance with GAAP, internal policies and internal controls
Daily, weekly and monthly compilation of key performance indicators for management review
Preparation of monthly closing journal entries for recording and allocating direct costs
Assist in the maintenance and update of the standard cost system
Perform daily review of inventory cycle count adjustments and weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations. Perform quarterly inventory observations
Participate in the development of plant budgets and forecasts
Perform variance analysis of direct labor, material usage variance, yields, purchase price variances, and overhead expenses
Identifies and communicates accounting issues and problems
Assists with opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and works with the business to provide accounting support to meet customer needs
Assist with projects and initiatives to develop and enhance transactional process and reporting tools
Seek opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and work with the business to provide accounting and analytical support to meet internal customer needs
Investigate troubled accounts, communicate problems and provide solutions
Ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Ad hoc reports as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 4+ years General Accounting experience with a solid understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
Minimum of 2+ years in a standard cost manufacturing environment with costing analysis
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and computer skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, look ups, databases and ERP Accounting systems
Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism
Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities
Organization, attention to detail and the ability to analyze data
Preferred
Food or CPG industry experience is a plus
Experience with Essbase is a plus
Language Requirements: Must be able to read, write and speak English
Company
Fresh Express
Fresh Express provides fresh salads that you can enjoy fast.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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