Cost Analyst, Manufacturing (90K-95K), Hybrid

LHH; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Dallas is seeking a Cost Analyst to oversee labor and overhead auditing. This hybrid position requires a BBA in Accounting or Finance, and involves analyzing manufacturing costs and pricing for new products. The role offers a salary range of 90K-95K plus bonuses, with in-office work required only 2 days a week after training.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, with 2 years in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review jobs ready for close and investigate variances.
• Ensure accurate allocation of labor and overhead.
• Calculate pricing for new products based on various factors.
• Prepare daily and monthly labor productivity reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Education

BBA in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Cost Analyst, Manufacturing (90K-95K), Hybrid. LHH is looking to fill a Cost Analyst role with a Dallas based company. This food manufacturing company has been around for almost 70 years. The thrive on core values, integrity, curiosity and partnership to drive for success!

The Cost Analyst is responsible for oversight/audit of the standard and actual labor and overhead in the Ross ERP system. Calculate pricing of the new and existing products by determining various cost components including labor and overhead rates. Providing meaningful reports to operations based on the actual performance data obtained from Factory MES systems.

This position pays 90K-95K+Bonus and is in office ONLY 2 days per week post training.

Responsibilities

• Review all jobs ready for close and investigate variances that are outside tolerances. Final close all jobs on a daily basis
• Review daily labor allocated to jobs vs hours recorded through the payroll timekeeping system to make sure that all hours are being properly accounted for
• Make sure that bulk ingredients are properly accounted for, so that inventory and spoilage can be properly recorded
• Calculate pricing for new products including determining machine and labor rates based on pack and batch sizes
• Coordinate with operations/floor managers on process flow, scrap and other production related factors impacting pricing
• Assist in existing products price review and new pricing roll out
• Do weekly random cycle count of inventory items to check the accuracy of inventory balances
• Obtain and analyze data from Factory MES and provide meaningful reports to operations
• Analyze and update labor standard rates into the ERP system
• Prepare daily and monthly labor productivity reports
• Other duties as assigned by the controller

Requirements

• BBA in Accounting or finance from an appropriately accredited university
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting with 2 years in manufacturing
• Knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Excel

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.lhh.com

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting