Overhill Farms Hiring for Cost Accountant Manager Job at Vernon, CA Full Time

OVERHILL FARMS INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Cost Accountant Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/20/2022
REPORTS TO: Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

Overhill Farms is a leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods in the co-manufacturing, private label, and food services segments. Expertise includes frozen meals and meal components centered on poultry, meat and fish and vegetarian offerings. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by our top percentile ratings per the nationally recognized food safety and quality audits.

Job Summary:
Business includes two large plants in Vernon, CA. Manages 2 direct reports and performs all activities of cost accounting and general accounting activities as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in month-end and year-end closing for assigned areas.
• Participates in preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Helps support Operations through partnering and preparation of timely detailed analytical reports regarding costs, spend and variances. Analyzes manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization and labor operations to ensure efficiency.
• Performs all activities of cost accounting function. Responsible for all cost accounting arenas including standard cost roll, multi-level bills of materials, direct and indirect labor, overhead rates and absorption, product cost development.
• Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
• Assists in identifying opportunities to improve profitability of the company through development and generation of appropriate customer, product and cost reporting, and through thorough understanding of the business and its processes.
• Helps guide financial decisions by participating in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assists in overseeing and valuation of annual physical inventory.
• Participates in monitoring and confirming financial condition by participating in audits; providing information to external auditors.
• Manages 2 direct reports

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least 5 years of cost accounting experience, with experience in general and cost accounting. Food industry experience preferred.
• Proven ability to utilize a system of key metrics, financial measurements and manufacturing cost analysis used to measure operating performance and drive managerial decision-making.
• Experience with an ERP system – Preferably SAP by Design, Oracle or similar.
• Strong computer skills including advanced EXCEL and ACCESS
• Strong written, verbal and analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvement

Traits

• Should enjoy working in a fast-moving, close-knit manufacturing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Location: 2727 E VERNON AVE, Vernon, CA 90058

Job Type: Full-time