Cost Accounting Analyst

Chicago, IL
Full Time

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Job Summary:

Responsible for consolidation, review, and presentation of all finance activities for manufacturing, including assisting in the development of long and short-range business plans, financial forecast, and operational financial/KPI reporting for 15+ North America sites.

Essential Functions

    • Collaborate with the plant and operational leadership to create budgets and forecasts that align with the organization’s objectives
    • Prepare and analyze month-end production reports, comparing actual and standard costs for presentation to senior management
    • Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
    • Analyze production run rate variances, compare performance to the standard, and present findings and recommendations to the management team
    • Provide plant management and their teams with additional insights into the monthly financial reports
    • Collaborate with team analysts and plant management to identify opportunities for developing additional reporting tools to support Newly Weds Foods continued growth
    • Responsible for updating and auditing all aspects of production incentive calculations for presentation to senior management
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • Experience: 2 - 5 years in a cost analyst accounting, or related role 

Work Environment

  • Strong background in cost accounting and analysis 
  • Experience in AS/400 preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, strong analytical, problem solving, and communication abilities 

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Incentive Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
  • Vacation Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Compensation:

  • $70,000 - $80,000

    Newly Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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