Senior Finance Operations Accountant

Senior Finance Operations Accountant

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000-$95,000

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports, such as the spending report and business reviews, consisting of actual spending results versus plan, variance analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Participate in cost reduction analysis with the goal of reducing plant-wide operating costs.
• Assist in standard cost reviews, product structure reviews, and variance analysis of standard costs.
• Help improve the accuracy of cost estimates for each operating line and SKU while striving to identify and drive out variances.
• Assist in the planning process for original and revised plans; prepare cost center spending reports and analysis; actively participate in meetings with cost center owners.
• Collaboratively work with finance and operations to develop operating models and plans that optimize plant capacity and resources.
• Assist in variance analysis while identifying improvement opportunities.
• Support the development of an improved labor reporting system.
• Work with operations to drive out annual operating variances, including manufacturing overhead, labor, and material costs.
• Aid in the development of transparent and trackable key performance indicators for Sun-Maid manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results; investigate and explain book-to-physical adjustments.
• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items.
• Collaboratively work with finance to ensure that ERP routings are accurate and maintained.
• Document operational process flow and evaluate internal controls with corporate financial management.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.

• Working knowledge of GAAP, FASB, cost accounting, accrual-based accounting, organizational auditing, and fixed asset accounting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
• A self-starter with a solid work ethic and a hands-on attitude.
• Strong partnership and collaborative style with outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Solid knowledge base of different software systems is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, including Excel skills (XLOOKUPs and pivot tables).

BA or BS required in Accounting or Finance.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time