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Senior Cost Accountant

$100k - $115k

Kinsa Group

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite, with relocation)


For almost half a century, our client has produced a diverse portfolio of foods and beverages that are popular with consumers around the world. Committed to quality, integrity, innovation and corporate responsibility, the company continues to grow . They are looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to their team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will analyze product, material, labor, and manufacturing cost changes; comparing standard versus actual costs; and reporting cost impacts to leadership. You will manage budgets and standards, reviewing weekly KPIs and variances, recommending cost-process improvements, and maintaining ERP item codes.

  • Relevant degree, 5+ years cost accounting experience in food manufacturing. No sponsorships.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • $100-115k base salary plus annual bonus potential
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life, LTD, STD
  • 401(k)
  • PTO & holiday pay
  • Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
  • Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, determining effects on costs.
  • Maintain and review weekly KPI's with leadership with ability explain and analyze variances.
  • Budgeting and standards review management.
  • Monitor material and labor cost and identify information requirements and recommend improvements.
  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
  • Create and maintain internal item code system for ERP software.
Competencies Needed for Success:
  • 4-year Accounting/Business/Finance degree.
  • 5+ years relevant experience, in food manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated ability to define quantitative/qualitative problems, collect data, interpret results, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with ERP systems.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!


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George Blomgren
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