Cost Accountant

Description

About Us:

Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam, who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome, high-quality dog food, they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members, offering over 200 foods, treats, and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years, Redbarn’s culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a team—they are a family.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Annual Attendance bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discounts on pet food

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support product costing, materials management, and production reporting. In this role, you will work closely with the Plant Accountant and R&D team to ensure accurate cost analysis, efficient material conversions, and compliance with GMP and food safety standards.

• Assist in time and motion studies for costing of existing and new products.
• Review and update Bills of Materials (BOM) in coordination with the Plant Accountant.
• Ensure production reports align with standard BOMs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to create and review purchase orders for converted materials.
• Maintain materials conversion standards (e.g., kilograms to inches/units).
• Prepare daily production efficiency reports and verify production entries.
• Assist with posting invoices in SAP and month-end accounting processes.
• Follow GMP and food safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent; or 6–12 months of relevant experience.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting, inventory, spreadsheet, and word processing software (SAP experience preferred).
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate reports, manuals, and procedures effectively.

• Regularly sit and use hands for typing and handling materials.
• Occasionally stand, climb, walk, reach, or lift up to 10 lbs.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision required.

• Moderate noise level.
• Manufacturing/office environment.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Redbarn® Pet Products, complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at .