Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantLakeside Foods and our family of companies are committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you. Lakeside Foods is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the accurate and timely costing, reporting, and analysis of products across Lakeside Foods, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, product costing, and business decision support through strong analytical and problem-solving skills.What You'll GetCompetitive pay based on experienceAffordable, market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid vacation and personal timePaid training and professional development opportunitiesA collaborative corporate accounting environmentLong-term growth opportunities with a stable, family-owned companyWhat You'll DoPrepare and analyze cost reporting for direct labor, overhead, warehouse, selling, G&A, and interest using appropriate costing methodsSupport monthly, fiscal, budget, and projection close schedulesDevelop and maintain profit-by-product reporting and supporting schedulesSupport preparation of Income Statement components, including cost of goods sold and warehouse costsPrepare customer profitability reporting and support Sales with pricing analysisEnsure accuracy of cost data through proper use of accounting systems and toolsReview or support work of cost accounting team members as neededPerform assigned product costing activities with a focus on accuracy and timelinessSupport special projects and additional accounting duties as assignedWhat You'll BringEducation & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience2–4 years of accounting experience with ability to apply accounting principlesSkills & Abilities: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and manipulationStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage priorities and meet deadlinesStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentDemonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional judgmentWhy Lakeside FoodsFounded in 1887, Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company with a long history of quality, integrity, and operational excellence. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact across our organization. Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.