Cost Accountant/ Sr Cost Accountant

About the role

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial performance of a growing food manufacturing operation. As the Senior Cost and Pricing Analyst, you will serve as a key business partner to both finance and operations, transforming production data into actionable insights that drive profitability, efficiency, and smarter decision-making. From analyzing product costs and pricing strategies to identifying opportunities for process improvement, your work will influence critical business decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze production costs, labor, and variances
• Maintain accuracy in Microsoft Business Central ERP
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Work with plant teams to improve reporting and operations
• Review production yield, waste, and margins
• Build reports and dashboards for leadership
• Assist with customer pricing models

Requirements

• Experience in food processing manufacturing is required
• 5-10+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and COGS
• Comfortable working closely with operations, not just spreadsheets
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI is a plus
• ERP experience is required; Microsoft Business Central is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Flexibility to work typical hours of 8-5, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime on Sundays for inventory

Benefits

• 80-90% of medical coverage for employees after three months
• 5% 401K contribution after six months
• One week of vacation after one year, two weeks after two years
• Three days of sick leave
• Participation in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) after 1,000 hours worked