Accounting Analyst

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Accounting AnalystMassachusetts, New York, NY, US5 days ago Requisition ID: 1334Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 AnnuallyJob DescriptionJob Title: Accounting AnalystPosition Location: Summit, NJ / Brockton, MAReports To: Accounting ManagerJob Type: Full TimeAbout the CompanySugar Foods LLC is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, Massachusetts, California, and Mexico, with additional offices in Westlake, CA and Summit, NJ. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts.The Sugar Foods WayAt Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner.Position Summary – Accounting AnalystThe purpose of this role is to provide financial support for the Sugar Foods manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for performing monthly closings, analysis, and account reconciliations, the analysis of results and preparation of forecast for the plant, capital and technical project accounting, standard cost and budget development and participate in financial process improvement activities.Key ResponsibilitiesInventory control – manage & report on inventory activity, PPV, variance analysis, obsolescence exposureDevelop and/or update raw material costs based on most recent invoice prices from vendor. Develop and/or update manufacturing labor and overhead rates.Assist manufacturing and document control with maintaining and updating bills of material and routing.Prepare weekly and monthly analysis of production scrap, material variances, cycle count variances and purchase price variances.Monthly reconciliation of AP Clearing Inv account and AP accrual account.Assist in close-out production work orders.Perform detailed project capital and expense trackingAssist with the preparation of monthly forecasting and annual operating planReview and analyze facility maintenance spendPerform month end and year end closing activitiesAssist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standardsAssist in developing the plant financial operating planPrepare and analyze month end reports and project updatesWork with IT team to help resolve system issuesReconcile related general ledger accountsRecommend improvements to financial processes procedures for plant operationsAssist with performing financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and or investmentsSupport cost reduction and working capital opportunitiesMay be required to perform other related duties as assignedQualification and ExperienceBachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline5+ years of financial accounting experience.Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExperience with cost accounting standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end close activities, and working with inventory managementStrong analytical and communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to shift priorities in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of High Radius and ERP systems preferredAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externallySugar Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Sugar Foods LLC is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr