Cost Accountant

Overhill Farms, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERHILL FARMS INC. is seeking a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory accounting, variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance.

You will collaborate with the Cost Accounting Manager and plant operations to ensure accurate cost data and timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for an early-career accountant looking to grow in manufacturing cost accounting, with exposure to cycle counts, month-end close, and cost-related reporting for management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance required.
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience, with cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing is desirable.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material usage, purchase price, overhead).
• Support standard costing maintenance and annual cost roll activities.
• Prepare cost-related journal entries and account reconciliations during month-end close.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Prepare routine cost and operational reports for management weekly and monthly.
• Collaborate with Operations to understand production activity impacting costs.
• Assist audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and costing.
• Contribute to ad hoc cost analysis and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

OVERHILL FARMS INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Cost Accountant

EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/25/2026

DEPARTMENT: Finance

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

Company Overview

Overhill Farms, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers across retail, private label, and foodservice channels. We are committed to operational excellence, food safety, and financial discipline.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant supports manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory

accounting, variance analysis, and standard cost support. This role works closely with the Cost

Accounting Manager and plant operations to ensure accurate cost data and timely financial reporting. This position is ideal for an early-career accountant looking to grow in manufacturing cost accounting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material usage, purchase price, and overhead variances.
• Support standard costing maintenance and assist with annual cost roll activities.
• Prepare cost-related journal entries and account reconciliations during month-end close
• Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations
• Prepare routine cost and operational reports for management review weekly and monthly.
• Partner with Operations to understand production activity impacting costs
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and costing
• Assist with ad hoc cost analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience, with experience in general and cost accounting. Food industry experience preferred.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to function efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to utilize a system of key metrics, financial measurements and manufacturing cost analysis used to measure operating performance and drive managerial decision-making.
• Basic understanding of inventory and cost accounting concepts
• ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong written, verbal and analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvement.