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Company overview: Vaco is a global professional service firm with a local presence here in San Antonio, offeringa broad set of solutions through management consulting, managed services, providing interim project, and direct hire professionals. Vaco serves companies of all sizes that are growing, improving, or experiencing major change. Vaco is here to also support individuals undergoing change in their careers. Vaco is With You ALL the Way!
Vaco San Antonio takes care of our consultants and candidates like we would a trusted friend. Our experience finding the right fit for roles and expanding professional experience for individuals enhancing their skillsets while supporting our clients makes our partnership one of our most sought out services.
Job description:
A Cost Accountant in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and efficient cost accounting processes. This position requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, expertise in Excel modeling, and hands-on experience in building comprehensive cost accounting models, including time studies. Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Accumatica or similar platforms, is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Accounting Analysis
- Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
- Monitor and analyze variances between actual costs and standard costs, providing insights into cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and maintain cost tracking reports to enhance visibility into cost trends.
- Collaborate with production teams to understand and analyze cost implications of process changes.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to develop and maintain complex cost accounting models, incorporating categories such as raw material costs, labor costs, and overhead expenses.
- Design and implement models to capture and analyze data related to production processes, identifying key cost drivers.
- Implement scenario analysis within models to assess the financial impact of different production scenarios.
- Provide training to team members on utilizing Excel tools for cost-related analyses.
- Conduct time studies to measure and analyze the time required for various production activities.
- Integrate time study data into cost models to enhance accuracy and granularity in cost allocation.
- Regularly review and update time study methodologies to ensure relevance and accuracy.
- Collaborate with operations teams to implement time-saving measures based on study outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to estimate costs for new products or changes in production processes.
- Provide accurate and timely cost estimates to support decision-making processes.
- Develop cost estimation templates to streamline and standardize the estimation process.
- Evaluate and adjust cost estimates based on market trends and supplier negotiations.
- Leverage expertise in Accumatica or similar ERP systems to manage and extract relevant cost data.
- Collaborate with IT teams to optimize and customize ERP functionalities for cost accounting needs.
- Conduct regular audits of ERP data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Provide training and support to end-users on ERP functionalities related to cost accounting.
- Prepare regular financial reports related to cost accounting, highlighting key performance indicators and trends.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.
- Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of cost-related metrics.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets, specifically focusing on cost components.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in cost accounting methodologies.
- Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement projects related to cost accounting.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and technology trends to proactively suggest improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in cost accounting within the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel modeling, including the ability to build complex financial models from scratch.
- Experience conducting time studies and integrating time data into cost models.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Accumatica or similar platforms.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
The Cost Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate cost information, supporting decision-making processes, and contributing to the overall financial success of the organization.
To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.