Job Information
Rudolph Foods Cost Accountant in Dallas, Texas
LOCATION:
Dallas, Texas
PAY RANGE:
70k -- 80k salary
JOB SUMMARY:
Analyze, monitor, and optimize our organization's cost structure. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate costing data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Model Rudolph Foods' core values and enable an inclusive culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment. This includes following all safety practices and policies including Food Safety regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Analyze manufacturing costs and variances to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation
- Develop and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual cost reports, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with operations, sales, procurement and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement process improvements
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities to support business objectives.
Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cost Analysis: Analyze and interpret cost variances, identifying areas of improvement and recommending cost-saving measures.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts by providing insights into cost trends and projections.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, reconcile physical inventories with the general ledger, and assess inventory valuation methods.
- Cost Allocation: Allocate indirect costs to appropriate cost centers or products using predetermined methodologies.
- Product Costing: Calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS) and product profitability, considering direct materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze cost reports, including standard cost updates, cost of sales analysis, and inventory valuation reports.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction through efficiency gains or strategic sourcing.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements related to cost accounting.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams such as operations, procurement, and finance to gather relevant data and support decision-making.
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct special projects or ad hoc analysis as requested by management to address specific cost-related inquiries or initiatives.
Year end audit support and Government reporting as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of an Associate's Deg