Cost Accountant

King & Prince Seafood Corporation; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Annual discretionary bonus

80 hours of paid holidays

80 hours of sick leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

A leading seafood company located in Redmond, Washington is seeking a cost accountant to prepare and analyze product costs, maintain standard costs, and support finance activities. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, have 3-4 years of relevant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, and possess strong analytical and Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 along with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in cost accounting or operations finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and standard costing methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pro forma and standard costs for products based on specifications.
• Maintain standard cost components like raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze historical cost performance and recommend updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing product costs, maintaining standard costs, supporting plant-level financial close activities, and providing timely and accurate cost and inventory reporting to operations and finance leadership.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare pro forma and standard costs for new and existing products based on customer and company specifications, in accordance with guidelines established by the Finance Manager – Operations and CFO.
• Maintain and update standard cost components, including raw materials (seafood and dry goods), labor, and overhead. Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for all standard cost changes and that changes are accurately reflected in the ERP system.
• Analyze historical cost performance of new and existing products and make recommendations for standard cost updates or corrections.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and ad hoc reporting to support management decision-making, including clear explanations of variances from standard.
• Review and analyze production work orders for accuracy and material variances; coordinate corrections as needed and complete the work order close process in a timely manner.
• Support monthly close activities for assigned facilities by preparing inventory and production reconciliations and assisting with related journal entries to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost variance reporting.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to manufacturing costs, inventory levels, and production variances for West Coast operations.
• Assist with maintaining accurate perpetual inventory records and support compliance with cycle count policies and procedures in coordination with Operations and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate closely with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform additional duties and supports special projects periodically based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 3-4 years of experience in cost accounting or operations finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and standard costing methodologies
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional operations teams
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Some travel required

Salary Range

$75,000 - $90,000

Insurance

King and Prince are proud to offer Medical, Dental, and vision benefits with FSA or HSA options. We also offer wellness programs, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance for both long and short term, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance, and travel assistance.

Additional Benefits

We also offer a tuition reimbursement program and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Retirement Plan

King and Prince provides an exceptional 401(k) savings plan with a Safe Harbor contribution.

Paid Holidays

80 hours of paid holidays.

Bonus

Annual discretionary bonus.

Sick leave

Employees are eligible for 80 hours of sick leave at the beginning of each year.

Paid Time Off

New King and Prince salaried employees accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.