Cost Accountant

Cacique Foods LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Vacation & Sick time off

Health savings (HSA) and flexible-sp.

Job summary

Cacique Foods LLC in Irving, TX, is hiring a Cost Accountant to lead product costing and cost analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will maintain standard costs, analyze variances, and provide data-driven insights to improve profitability.

Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, supporting month-end close, and coordinating with multiple teams to optimize plant performance. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of cost accounting in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent accounting/finance education.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing; dairy/food & beverage ideal.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing costing.
• Experience analyzing production variances, yield, overhead allocation, and inventory reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and translate findings into insights.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate product costing by maintaining standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Analyze variances related to yield, labor, overhead, and materials usage to find cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver bi-weekly and monthly production cost analysis for operational and financial decisions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to improve profitability and plant performance.
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and FIFO compliance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, inventory analyses, and financial reporting related to COGS and manufacturing.
• Strengthen financial controls and support audits, month-end close, and capital project analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP awareness

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Job description

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Cost Accountant

Irving, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1425

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

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