Senior Cost Accountant: Strategic Cost Analysis & Audit

Dairy Farmers of America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a cost accounting professional to monitor, analyze, and report monthly cost updates for multiple plants. Responsibilities include cost data capture, variance analysis, inventory forecasting, cost rolls, and supporting external and internal audits.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting or cost accounting, SAP experience preferred, and a CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA preference is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capture and classify cost data for products, projects, or departments.
• Analyze actual vs. historical/projected costs and report variances.
• Prepare monthly inventory reserves, material savings, and standard margin variances.
• Monitor purchase price variances and provide monthly production variance analysis.
• Lead internal/external audits and support cost audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP

Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a cost accounting professional to monitor, analyze, and report monthly cost updates for multiple plants. Responsibilities include cost data capture, variance analysis, inventory forecasting, cost rolls, and supporting external and internal audits.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting or cost accounting, SAP experience preferred, and a CPA is a plus.