Cost Accountant

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Vacation & Sick time

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking a cost accountant to drive standard costing, analyze variances, and partner with multiple teams to improve profitability in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

You will manage inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and financial reporting for COGS, while supporting month-end close and audits. Hybrid in-office schedule with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing; dairy or food & beverage preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience analyzing production variances, yield performance, overhead allocation, and inventory reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate product costing by maintaining and updating standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Analyze manufacturing variances related to yield, labor, overhead, materials usage, and dairy component tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver bi-weekly and monthly production cost analyses that support operational and financial decision-making.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance teams to improve profitability, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance.
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and compliance with FIFO, lot tracking, and dairy industry requirements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, inventory analysis, and financial reporting related to cost of goods sold and manufacturing operations.
• Strengthen financial controls and support audits, month-end close activities, capital project analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Plant/manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Job description

Where Big Ideas Drive Growth

Help shape the future of a company that's growing with purpose!

PLAY TO WIN. EVERY DAY.

Great businesses aren't built by standing still. They're built by people who ask questions, challenge assumptions, and look for better ways to move forward.

At Cacique Foods, you'll partner with teams across the organization, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and help support the decisions that drive growth. Now we're accelerating growth, investing in our future, and building a world-class team to help take us further.

We're expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and building the next generation of Cacique. Your impact will be part of that journey!

Power the Growth

• Drive accurate product costing by maintaining and updating standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Analyze manufacturing variances related to yield, labor, overhead, materials usage, and dairy component tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver bi-weekly and monthly production cost analysis that supports operational and financial decision-making.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance teams to improve profitability, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance.
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and compliance with FIFO, lot tracking, and dairy industry requirements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, inventory analysis, and financial reporting related to cost of goods sold and manufacturing operations.
• Strengthen financial controls and support audits, month-end close activities, capital project analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Show Up Ready

Work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your financial expertise directly supports operational success and business growth.

Work Schedule:

4 days in-office | 1day sprinklers

Benefits For Your Journey - Fuel Your Well-Being

Performance bonus opportunities!

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match (up to 5%)
• Parental leave
• Vacation & Sick time off
• Health savings (HSA) and flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Many more...

You’ll Play to Win at Cacique

Together, we bring our strengths forward and win as a team!

Bring Your Boldness

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing; dairy or food & beverage industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience analyzing production variances, yield performance, overhead allocation, and inventory reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to support month-end and year-end close activities when needed.

Join the Team