Cost Accountant - Dallas, United States - Thomas Edwards Group

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    #9561 Cost Accountant
    Our client in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. This is a full-time, onsite position based in their North Dallas office.

    The Cost Accountant (Producer Payroll Analyst) is responsible for verifying and maintaining the integrity of data through the supply chain process as well as supporting producer payroll and operations with data analysis. In this role, the Producer Payroll Analyst will report to the Senior Accounting Manager. The Producer Payroll Analyst will collect data and build analysis to support logistics and operations teams as well.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Provide advice and timely, accurate analysis of operational reports and milk accounting issues.
    • Perform data integrity management associated with milk, apply needed resolution or modifications within our operating systems.
    • Perform due diligence processes to ensure that data entry and processing functions were accurately performed.
    • Coordinate data collection with outside parties such as haulers and customers.
    • Identify Producer Payroll issues or areas for improvement and conduct the necessary research to recommend solutions.
    • Support management in resolving client disputes and issues relating specifically to the Producer Payroll service function.
    • Participate in the preparation of various operational and financial reports.
    • Assist in calculating and estimating budgets and month-end billing as necessary.
    • Perform variance approval on component tests and lab matching requirements.
    • Reconcile discrepancies between producer, hauler and/or customer and internal records.
    • Participate in tracking missing data and update in the operating system for complete reporting.
    • Review and send external price announcements.
    • Respond to periodic governmental data surveys.
    • Coordinate and distribute communications and announcements.
    • Assume other job-related duties as assigned.


    Required Education and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) preferred.
    • 3-5 years of data analysis or similar experience required.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and application of Microsoft Office; proficient experience with Excel.
    • Business ERP software knowledge preferred.
    • Knowledge of is preferred.
    • Microsoft Power BI preferred.


    Competencies & Characteristics Required
    To effectively perform the duties this position, individuals must be able to demonstrate several competencies which include:

    • Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both written and orally.
    • Must possess strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking and multi-tasking skills.
    • Must be able to effectively gather, interpret and analyze information, and articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner.
    • Must adhere to the ethical standards as established by the company and management team.
    • Must manage confidential information appropriately.
    • Must be energetic and focused on continuous improvement.
    • Must observe deadlines and be conscientious regarding the quality of work.
    • Must be accurate and thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
    • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
    Company DescriptionThomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We've been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the "Best Places to Work" multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

    Company Description

    Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We've been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the "Best Places to Work" multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.