Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant – Fresh Express

The Sr. Cost Accountant role at Fresh Express will be responsible for accounting duties including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, financial statement reviews and analysis, internal control compliance and documentation, and other accounting functions as assigned.

• Responsible for timely and accurate month‑end accounting close and associated tasks.
• Prepares account reconciliations and reviews General Ledger account balances for compliance with GAAP, internal policies and internal controls.
• Daily, weekly and monthly compilation of key performance indicators for management review.
• Preparation of monthly closing journal entries for recording and allocating direct costs.
• Assist in the maintenance and update of the standard cost system.
• Perform daily review of inventory cycle count adjustments and weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations. Perform quarterly inventory observations.
• Participate in the development of plant budgets and forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis of direct labor, material usage variance, yields, purchase price variances, and overhead expenses.
• Identify and communicate accounting issues and problems.
• Assist with opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and work with the business to provide accounting support to meet customer needs.
• Assist with projects and initiatives to develop and enhance transactional process and reporting tools.
• Seek opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and work with the business to provide accounting and analytical support to meet internal customer needs.
• Investigate troubled accounts, communicate problems and provide solutions.
• Deliver under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Manipulate large amounts of data.
• Ad hoc reports as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 4+ years General Accounting experience with a solid understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Minimum of 2+ years in a standard cost manufacturing environment with costing analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, look‑ups, databases and ERP Accounting systems.
• Ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co‑workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities.
• Organization, attention to detail and the ability to analyze data.

• Food or CPG industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with Essbase is a plus.
• Language Requirements:
  Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Location:

Columbia, SC

Salary: $ – $ per year