Junior Cost Accountant - Reser's Fine Foods

General Summary: Under limited supervision, assists in preparation of financial statements and reports. Posting, review and processing of journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately.

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser’s care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information as needed for decision-making support.
2. Review set up of new raw material, packaging, WIP, and FG items; Review Production BOMs and routings; maintain periodic cost rolls/updates
3. Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs. Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
4. Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
5. Prepares estimates of new and proposed product or service costs.
6. Recommends cost efficiencies in new product layouts.
7. Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
8. Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in a worldwide ERP system.
9. Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
10. Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production staff and work order processing.
11. Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
12. Prepare and maintain cost data for Bill of Materials (BOMs), which includes material, labor, and overhead.
13. Support Inventory Management with management of inventory.
14. Reconcile Price Variances and book entries as required.
15. Prepare reports on excess and obsolete inventory and analyze the data for accuracy.

Job Specifications

1. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
2. Knowledge of product costing, inventory management, variance analysis, and financial modeling preferred
3. A recognized University Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance Preferred
4. Ability to multi-task and balance priorities to meet deadlines
5. Requires good attention to detail and accuracy
6. Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and active listening
7. Collaboration and Teamwork

Working Conditions

1. Office environment. 

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.