Cost Accountant

About the role

Help shape the future of a company that's growing with purpose. At Cacique Foods, you'll partner with teams across the organization, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and help support the decisions that drive growth. Your impact will be part of our journey as we expand our reach, strengthen our capabilities, and build the next generation of Cacique.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate product costing by maintaining and updating standard costs for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Analyze manufacturing variances related to yield, labor, overhead, materials usage, and dairy component tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver bi-weekly and monthly production cost analysis that supports operational and financial decision-making.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance teams to improve profitability, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance.
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and compliance with FIFO, lot tracking, and dairy industry requirements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, inventory analysis, and financial reporting related to cost of goods sold and manufacturing operations.
• Strengthen financial controls and support audits, month-end close activities, capital project analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing; dairy or food & beverage industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience analyzing production variances, yield performance, overhead allocation, and inventory reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to support month-end and year-end close activities when needed.

Schedule

4 days in-office | 1 day remote

Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match (up to 5%)
• Parental leave
• Vacation & Sick time off
• Health savings (HSA) and flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Many more...