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Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Ice Industries Grenada
635 Highway 332
Grenada, MS 38901
Location: Ice Industries Grenada
635 Highway 332
Grenada, MS 38901
General Function: Provides financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, and reporting cost data. Performs and leads cycle counts to ensure that all materials are appropriately verified to reflect reported inventory. Supports the organization in maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity.
Job Duties:
- Performs daily inventory cycle counts on raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and non-conforming materials
- Provides root cause analysis of discrepancies in inventory to recommend preventative measures
- Records all inventory changes and inputs inventory data into the ERP system
- Evaluates transactions and movements in the ERP system to resolve count discrepancies
- Identifies and escalates appropriate issues regarding inaccurate inventory levels
- Maintain cost information in the ERP system and assist in implementing new processes.
- Prepare and distribute monthly reports and analyses for scrap, inventory, and maintain cost information files
- Participate in physical inventory counts and assist with analyzing results and variances
- Assists Plant Controller with month-end and year-end processes aids in closing books for month-end and year-end and prepares financial statements
- Maintain standard costs for the current year and prepare standard costs for the future year’s budgets.
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments related to inventory accuracy and accounting.
Working Conditions:
- Office environment with 25% exposure to the manufacturing environment while performing repetitive duties
- Must work in a non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature
- Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the plant;
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when necessary.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
- Bachelors degree required and 2+ yrs Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office and Windows (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Epicor or similar ERP system preferred
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with external customers, and all levels within the organization
- Ability to self-motivate and work in a dynamic environment
