Cost Accountant
Company: West Liberty Foods
Location: West Liberty
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSETAbout West Liberty FoodsWest Liberty
Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa
Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming
tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and
welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys - a philosophy
that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The
continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication,
enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.Our mission is to be a
leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise
into value for our members, business partners and consumers.West
Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products
that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant
chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors
in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million
pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The
Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.Build
your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting,
collaborative team environment! We are currently hiring for:Job
Title: Cost AccountantJob Summary: Cost Accountant is responsible
for calculating labor, material and production costs, value and
analyzes inventory, review standard and actual costs for variances,
report variances to management for decision-making purposes.
Primary Responsibilities Manage an integrated ERP system for
current, accurate, complete accounting and reporting of job costs,
overhead, inventory, controls, policies, and physical counts.Manage
calculations and analyze cost of goods sold.Review standard costs
in the bill of materials vs. actual costs for inaccuracies on an
on-going basis.Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by
generally accepted accounting principles.Assist in the monthly
closing process including: recording journal entries, analyzing and
reviewing results.Evaluate production costs, gains and losses and
month-end closing data.Analyze inventory costs and levels and
perform variance analysis.Prepare managerial reports as requested
(e.g., plant operating metrics)Problem solving day to day issues.
Assisting/instructing others within and outside of the department
in an effort to correct errors and complete tasks, product traces,
etc.Other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree in
Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.2+ years of experience
in accounting/finance in a manufacturing facility is preferred.ERP
and database querying experience is necessary.Knowledge of Ultimate
or another timekeeping system a plus.Strong situational assessment
skills with the ability to make decisions within a timely
manner.Strong attention to detail and ethics.Computer experience -
Microsoft Office or Google Suite.Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills.Ability to communicate effectively with all
levels of the organization.Ability to lead, motivate and develop
others.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of continuous
change and challenges.Must be able to work extended hours and
weekends as necessary.Candidates must successfully pass
post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.West
Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. To be considered
an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our
careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)PDN-993351de-c8d8-46fa-a05d-af3d03b4b14f
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