Associate Cost Accountant

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!Office Location: 14760 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76155Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmGeneral PurposeUnder direction, provide cost accounting services, often for smaller or less complex plants or areas, by monitoring, analyzing and providing monthly cost updates. Assist in conducting studies of material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. Look for changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, rate schedules, or services provided to determine effects on costs. Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCapture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departmentsCompare actual costs to historical or projected costs and report on variancesPrepare, analyze, and track monthly inventory reserves, material savings, inventory forecast, and standard margin variancesMonitor purchase price variances and provide monthly analysis of production variancesGather system reports and information from appropriate groups needed to complete governmental reporting and/or other reports (e.g., Market Administrator)Prepare timely and accurate monthly standard costs and perform monthly cost rolls for finished products manufactured and purchased along with cost change analysisProvide accounts payable cost verifications; conduct and analyze audits of costs and prepare reportsAccurately set up new finished goods items and Bill of Material (BOM) componentsInitiate and execute changes to BOMs and Bills of OperationsAssist in preparing cost studies for existing and new itemsPrepare monthly KPI metrics reportPrepare month end journal entries as requestedAssist with requests required for external and internal auditsAssist with preparation of annual budgetAssist in preparing estimates of new or proposed product costsMay participate in or oversee regular inventory cycle countsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as requiredEducation and ExperienceUndergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)0 to 2 years' experience in accounting, cost accounting, or financeSAP experience preferredManufacturing experience preferredCertification and/or License – CPA preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of cost accounting methodsAble to apply generally accepted accounting principles and use and knowledge of accounting, manufacturing and spreadsheet software (SAP or equivalent ERP software)Able to apply financial acumen skills: understand the financial framework of the company and use financial processes and metrics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the companyAble to provide accurate, thorough and timely analysesAble to apply a strong attention to detailAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to work independently on projects after detailed explanation of the desired resultsAble to take ownership for assigned work and see through to completionAble to multi-taskMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans