Cost Accountant - Dairy Manufacturing & Analytics

Byrne1933; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits day 1

Supplemental benefits day 30

401(k) with company match day 90

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Job summary

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Cost Accountant for our Lafayette, NY corporate office. You will analyze financial records, prepare journal entries, review inventory counts, and support month-end reconciliations while building a robust cost reporting system to drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities include cost analysis and reporting, inventory verification, plant work order closure collaboration, and cross-training on Oracle Fixed Asset modules to support strategic decisions across the

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting and/or finance.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and various cost accounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial statement work.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ERP experience, preferably Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reports, monitor cost variances, and identify inefficiencies to support budgeting and financial reporting.
• Monitor inventories and adjust based on physical counts, ensuring accuracy and analyzing impact on financial statements.
• Collaborate with plants to ensure work orders are completed and closed in a timely fashion.
• Review milk receipts and deliveries for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Cross-train on the Fixed Asset Module in Oracle, including mass additions and project closures.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions and drive improvements in processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting and/or finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Cost Accountant for our Lafayette, NY corporate office. You will analyze financial records, prepare journal entries, review inventory counts, and support month-end reconciliations while building a robust cost reporting system to drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities include cost analysis and reporting, inventory verification, plant work order closure collaboration, and cross-training on Oracle Fixed Asset modules to support strategic decisions across the