Cost Accountant

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods; Collingswood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods in Collingswood, NJ is seeking a Cost Analyst to support North American operations. You will partner with plant operations, finance, and senior management to develop cost insights and actionable recommendations.

The role covers product costing, variance analysis, pricing support, and continuous process improvements across two manufacturing sites (Collingswood and Sutton, MA). Occasional travel and a mix of office and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3–5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing or food processing preferred.
• Expert-level Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard and actual product costs across multiple product lines.
• Analyze raw materials, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing.
• Support calculation of selling prices based on cost structures and margin targets.
• Perform cost variance analysis and identify key drivers affecting profitability.
• Collaborate with sales and serve as the primary costing/pricing contact.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Basic Purpose - The Cost Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the consolidation of the company’s North American operations. This position requires a highly analytical professional with strong IT capabilities to streamline processes, develop operational insights, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will work closely with plant operations, finance, and senior management, gaining hands‑on experience across multiple functions.

Our Commitment:

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth‑oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.

Duties:

Develop and maintain standard and actual product costs across multiple product lines.

Analyze raw materials, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing.

Support the calculation of recommended selling prices based on cost structures and margin targets.

Perform cost variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting profitability.

The cost accountant will also work closely with the sales teams and serve as the primary customer‑facing contact for costing, pricing, and margin‑related support.

Part of the team that review our pricing strategy on a weekly basis.

Other duties as assigned.

Plant Support & Operational Analysis:

Actively collaborate with production teams at two plants to understand manufacturing processes and cost drivers

Conduct regular plant visits to gain firsthand knowledge of operations and validate cost assumptions

Support plant management with cost analysis, reporting, and recommendations

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or food processing

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and modeling)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Comfortable working in a plant environment and interacting with operations teams

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities independently

Proven ability to develop and improve processes

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Process Improvement:

Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of new costing processes

identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance cost accuracy and operational performance

Other ad hoc analysis related to the role.

Role involves regular presence in production facilities (two plants)

Position based in Collingswood, NJ occasional travel required to the other plant (Sutton, MA)

Combination of office‑based financial work and on‑site operational engagement

Requires effective remote collaboration with a manager based in Canada

Fast‑paced environment with continuous improvement focus

Potential travel to Canada

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your level of Experience in Excel?