Cost Accounting Analyst

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

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Position Summary:

Act as a co-pilot within the factory (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects) on a day-to-day basis for the assigned local committee. Provide financial leadership by supplying plant and corporate management with accurate and timely financial data, along with insightful analysis and recommended actions to identify and correct inefficient operations, resulting in lower operating costs. Maintain overall financial oversight of plant assets to support accurate fixed asset inventory and timely capitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and support cost improvement opportunities by analyzing factory performance and challenging existing assumptions

• Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting, including period end close activities and daily variance analysis

• Perform data quality reviews and inventory variance analysis to identify losses and improvement opportunities

• Partner with Engineering to monitor capitalizations. Research capitalization discrepancies and delays. Ensure accurate and timely capitalization adhering to company policy

• Perform fixed asset cycle counts on a routine basis. Report, track, and forecast asset retirements and impairments

Key Qualifications:

• Preferred B.S. Degree in accounting, or other finance degree or equivalent field

• Communication, leadership and planning skills

• B.S. Degree in accounting, or other finance degree or equivalent field

• Preferred 1 year of relevant experience in cost accounting, finance, or manufacturing environments

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• High level of comfort with financial systems and data tools

• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences

• Demonstrated planning, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills

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