Cost Accountant

Job Details Job Location Wilmington MA - Wilmington, MA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Shift Day Job Category Finance Job description: About Monogram Foods Are you ready to join a dynamic and innovative team in the food manufacturing industry?

At Monogram Foods, we are passionate about creating top-quality food products that delight consumers across the United States. Since our founding in 2004, we've grown to become a leader in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service channels, and we're just getting started. With a diverse portfolio that includes meat snacks, appetizers, assembled sandwiches, fully cooked and raw bacon, corn dogs, USDA baked goods, and other convenience products, Monogram Foods is committed to excellence and innovation.

We are more than a company - we are a family of over 4,000 dedicated team members who share a common goal: to produce the best food products in the industry. At Monogram Foods, we value hard work, creativity, and collaboration. We believe that our team members are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their professional development and personal growth.

Why join Monogram Foods? Innovation and Quality : Be part of a team that prides itself on producing innovative and top-quality food products. Growth Opportunities : With our rapid expansion and diverse product lines, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.

Team-Oriented Culture : Join a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy a competitive salary, health benefits, and a robust support system designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. If you are passionate about food, driven by excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact, Monogram Foods is the place for you.

Join us in creating delicious and innovative food products that bring joy to tables across America. Apply today and become a part of the Monogram Foods family About the job: Cost Accountant will support the Director of Finance and Plant Controller with the development and ensure accuracy of Production Standards, Bill-of-Materials, Costing Model/Pricing and Manufacturing Cost True-Ups.

Will serve as a steward of internal cost controls and efforts aimed to improve profitability through lean operations methods, acquiring an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost containment/tracking. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following: Prepare and analyze production variance data/reports (yields, labor, inventory adjustments) and track/trend plant performance to standards for Haverhill, Medford and Wilmington.

Develop in concert with Operations yield, labor and throughput standards. Responsible for set up, maintenance and analysis of bill of materials Develop and maintain costing models and costing estimates for customer quotes/bids, as well as quarterly and/or annual pricing or performance reviews. Partner with Sales, Commercialization, Procurement and R&D on new projects and their test and trial coordination.

Independently reach out to plant personnel across all functional areas to conduct root-cause analysis in response to discrepancies and communicate variance concerns Generate monthly manufacturing true-up calculations for co-manufacturing customers Prepare journal entries as needed and during period end close. Ensure data integrity and clean cut off of all processes and reporting (daily, weekly and by period) Perform ad-hoc duties including analysis in support of ongoing business needs Generate and report on monthly PPV reporting for Plover and all other facilities. Support validation and tracking of multiple savings initiatives.

Perform detailed analysis for various performance or costing purposes. The ideal candidate will have the following: Master Degree in Accounting or related field of study.

CPA Preferred. Demonstrated abilities to accurately translate and record data for business analysis. Proficient with a variety of computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and specialized software designed to facilitate the tracking of raw materials, finished goods and inventory.

Hands-on experience preparing financial spreadsheets and extracting data from databases to prepare reports for analysis. Must have strong interpersonal skills to support all inter-related functions with strong customer service techniques, practices and principles. Must be flexible and able to work overtime and weekends when required Strong ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Must be able to effectively perform multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions. Experience working in plant environment preferred. Experience costing bill of materials preferred.

Advanced user of Excel required. Experience with Power Bi or other business intelligence a must Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at an intermediate level. Must be 18 years or older.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear 8-9 hours per day; Use keyboard, mouse, visually see, and look at computer monitors up to 8-9 hours per day.