Cost Accountant

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Franklin, TN
Senior level
Food
The Role
The Cost Accountant at Saputo will provide financial and accounting support by documenting operational costs and assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing activities. The role includes oversight of the plant standard cost system, analysis of material yield, and involvement in cost-reduction procedures.
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At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

The plant Cost Accountant will support the Operations Team at a location by providing accounting support that accurately documents operations costs in the financial reporting system and will assist management with the identification, development and implementation of procedures that improve utilization of raw materials to minimize cost. This position will be responsible for supporting the facility’s financial reporting team with month end financial closing duties, budgeting, forecasting, and costing activities for the facility as directed. 

How you will make contributions that matter...

  • Ownership of Plant standard cost system, providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance.

  • Assist corporate cost accounting team with review and input to the monthly standard cost update and review of all facility BOMs for accuracy.

  • Daily review and control of clerical entries related to production and inventory transactions.

  • Prepare and analyze weekly material yield and loss.

  • Submit Milk Market Administrator reports.

  • Assist management with development procedures that improve the accuracy of functional performance reporting and identification opportunities for further cost reduction across the operation.

  • Participate in the development of data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost.

  • Support month, quarter and year-end close activities.

  • Perform and support office administration activities.

  • Support internal and external audits.

You are best suited for the role if you…

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another quantitative/technical discipline is required.

  • 5+ years professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and excellent verbal and written communications a must.

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on Cost and Financial Accounting.

  • Must be proficient in all MS Office programs, with advanced skills in Excel.

  • Must possess strong prioritization skills; flexibility and ability to multi-task on a daily basis.

  • Knowledge of SAP, preferred.

  • Ability to function within a multi-system environment.

  • Ability to work within a diverse team environment.

  • Ability to influence, train and lead others.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

  • Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment

  • Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families

  • Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

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In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).

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Excel
SAP
The Company
Allansford, Victoria
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands.

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