Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Cost Accountant
Location:
South Chesterfield, VA, US, 23834
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Job Title: Cost Accountant
ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a Cost Accountant who will be responsible for supporting our Dover Food Retail accounting functions performing a variety of routine and non‑routine accounting functions. This position will require a significant focus on cost accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting. In addition, this individual will be responsible for accounting for inventory. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting key activities that relate to month, quarterly, year‑end closing, account reconciliations, and auditing.
- Assist in the maintenance of the Company’s standard costing system.
- Track and report on capital expenditures.
- Assist in the analysis and validation of our financial results.
- Support AR and AP accounting functions as needed.
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues when they arise.
- Collaborate/Engage with other cross‑functional teams.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy in reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Perform other duties and prepare various ad hoc reports as assigned or needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- At least 2 years of general ledger accounting or public accounting audit experience.
- Oracle experience preferred.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Possess a good understanding of US GAAP.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables.
- Must be an experienced user of Microsoft Office software, budgeting, financial reporting and general ledger software, also be willing and capable of learning new systems and tools.
- Extended work hours are required depending on activity, especially during month, quarter, and year‑end financial closing.
- Demonstrates sound analytical depth and technical capability in finance and/or accounting methods, with the ability to multi‑task and take ownership on tasks through completion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Advanced computer skills in Power Query, Power BI, Access, Oracle, or SQL are a plus.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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