Cost Accountant - Full Time - San Lorenzo CA 94580

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Job Details:

This position reports to the Plant Controller and is responsible for budget and forecast expense planning and variance analysis as it relates to operations including labor, yields, material usage, overhead, and absorption. Manage and maintain cost standards and bills of material. Performance guidance and review with operations management, including LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and other initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


Partner with Manufacturing to determine savings associated with efficiency and other process improvements

Work with Procurement on product formulation and purchasing cost savings opportunities.

Work with R&D/Marketing on new product launches. Provide product cost analysis for proposed new products.

Provide budget product cost review/analysis support.

Produce various weekly/period/quarterly analysis and variance reports for Plant Management review.

Demonstrate Lean thinking and participate in Plant problem solving with Continuous Improvement.

Track the flow of inventory through the SAP system. Work with manufacturing to ensure cycle counts are accurate and reconciliations of staging areas are complete.

Participate in the monthly close process.

Conduct quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley audits of various key controls.

Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and memos utilizing full knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. (5S program)

Assist and support all Finance activities (i.e. payroll) as needed.

Perform all other duties/special projects as assigned.


Qualifications:


Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, preferred.

In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent work experience may be considered.

1-3 years of manufacturing cost systems experience strongly preferred.

Strong analytical and communication skills required

Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Proficient knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP

Proficient knowledge of cost accounting principles

Proficient knowledge of accounting principles

Basic knowledge of financial analysis

Understands operations process flow

Ability to support CI/Lean & Other cost savings initiatives

Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, proofing and analyzing materials.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills and be able to act as a decision maker.

Maintain confidentiality of personnel and payroll information.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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