Accountant - Costing & Internal Auditing

About the role

McKee Foods is seeking an Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. The Accounting - Costing and Internal Audit role is a dynamic position that balances cost accounting with hands-on internal auditing. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll partner with the senior lead cost accountant to maintain and improve cost procedures, analyze variances, and ensure accurate product and department allocations. On the auditing side, you’ll coordinate with external auditors to regularly evaluate key internal controls, review and improve internal controls documentation, describe and estimate potential financial and operational risks, and draft actionable recommendations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.

Location: 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement cost accounting methods, practices, and allocation techniques across products and departments
• Prepare cost reports, examine unusual cost records, and perform variance analyses to support cost management
• Partner closely with the senior lead cost accountant to plan and complete complex cost accounting tasks
• Work with individuals in manufacturing, engineering, planning & order fulfillment, logistics, and marketing, providing accurate and useful information to help drive good business decisions
• Review financial transactions, systems, and documentation according to auditing standards and governance frameworks
• Assess internal processes and financial records to identify operational issues, compliance risks, and control gaps
• Draft clear, actionable audit reports and recommendations to guide risk mitigation and process improvements
• Coordinate documentation and prepare reports for external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Maintain strong attendance, follow company policies, and demonstrate a commitment to workplace and product safety

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3 or more years of related experience in financial or internal auditing, accounting, or cost analysis
• Understanding of cost accounting principles, procedures, cost allocation techniques, and variance analysis
• Experience in internal auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to review complex systems, financial transactions, and cost data to identify discrepancies, risks, and process improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare audit reports and collaborate across departments
• Strong problem solving skills and curiosity about business operations, management decision making, and process improvement
• Proficiency in financial/accounting systems and Google Workspace
• Up to 5% travel

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or CIA designation
• Proficiency with data analytics or visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel (macros, SQL)
• Proven ability to work effectively across operational, supply chain, and plant operations teams

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)