Cost Estimator Immediate Need

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Cost Accountant II
The Cost Accountant II position is responsible for monitoring, collecting, updating, analyzing, summarizing and evaluating cost related information. This position assists management decision making by continuous improvement of cost management processes and models to support margin analysis.
Assist with the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy of system generated transactions and manual entries
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to assist in the month-end close process
Analyze inventory variances by location, product category, etc.
Monitor, analyze and report on cost trends of inventory and raw materials to interpret overall cost of goods sold and margin variations
Perform heavy data manipulation within Excel and Access
Aid in the preparation of various month-end/year-end reports and schedules including inventory reconciliations, journal entries, cost of goods sold analysis, inventory on hand reports, etc.
Review monthly inventory detail to identify excess/obsolete items and record related journal entries (i.e. maintain E&O reserve)
Review/compare various inventory reports to identify discrepancies and make proper recommendations
Maintain clean documentation and supporting data for each completed task
Provide full support during company financial audits
Perform various ad hoc analyses to support cross-functional teams including finance, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
~0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting (standard costing, accounting for variances, determination of overheads)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related fields or equivalent experience
Preferred: CPA, CA Board of Accountancy (active preferred but inactive acceptable)
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• Los Angeles County applicants only * Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.
Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.