Cost Accountant

Ambassador Meat Dist, Inc

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life & ADD Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Meat Purchases

Job summary

A leading company in the processing and distribution of proteins is seeking a Cost Accountant. The role involves managing accounting support, handling accounts payable and receivable duties, and collecting cost accounting data for goods. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong Excel skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in cost accounting for a manufacturing company.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Able to meet communicated deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Performing monthly closing activities including preparation of manufacturing variances.
Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities.
Setting up Bills of Materials and product codes as needed.

Skills

Excel

Problem-Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in cost or manufacturing accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

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This range is provided by Ambassador Meat Dist, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76,000.00/yr - $79,000.00/yr

Ambassador Meat is a further processed protein company located in Kansas City, MO.The family owned company was founded in 1972 and has a rich background in both raw processed and traditional fully sous vide cooked proteins.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing accounting support to Corporate Controller and other accounting staff within the department. Ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable and accounts receivable duties.

Job Summary

Responsible for collecting and analyzing cost accounting data for goods made and sold.

Primary responsibilities

Performing monthly closing activities including preparation of manufacturing variances along with supporting analysis.
Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management and senior management.
Setting up Bills of Materials and product codes as needed.
Helping to develop labor and overhead burden rates.
Closing work orders and verifying raw material pricing.
Processing inventory adjustments based on information provided from production.
Balance out inventory subsidiary ledger to general ledger every month.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience