Cost Accountant for High-Growth CPG | ERP & Inventory

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking a cost accounting analyst to help build the cost accounting function for growth, including new co-manufacturer and 3PL locations, increased production, and higher sales volumes.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP skills (NetSuite/SAP), 2+ years in cost accounting, and a track record of accurate inventory reconciliations. You will participate in month-end close, costing analysis, audits, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a high-growth CPG brand.
• Experience with inventory reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software (NetSuite and/or SAP).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with co-manufacturing and 3PL partners is a plus.
• Familiarity with weighted-average costing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic reconciliations between internal ERP system and third-party reported inventory levels.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and collaborate with other departments to align systematic inventory with actuals.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Post physical inventory adjustments and journal entries within the ERP system.
• Support and participate in physical count audits as needed.
• Perform costing analysis and identify systematic costing errors.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Generate required reporting or documentation for internal and external audits.
• Contribute to special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Inventory management

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking a cost accounting analyst to help build the cost accounting function for growth, including new co-manufacturer and 3PL locations, increased production, and higher sales volumes.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP skills (NetSuite/SAP), 2+ years in cost accounting, and a track record of accurate inventory reconciliations. You will participate in month-end close, costing analysis, audits, and special projects.