At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   Develop lasting relationships with great people.   Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Cost Accountant

The Sr. Cost Accountant position is responsible for monitoring, collecting, updating, analyzing, summarizing and evaluating cost related information. This position assists management decision making by continuous improvement of cost management processes and models to support margin analysis.

Essential Functions

Performs month-end closing activities related to Cost Accounting.Prepares and post numerous accounting journal entries.Performs monthly raw material actual to budget spend analysis.Prepares various ad-hoc analysis related to manufacturing and inventory as necessary to support financial decision making.Analyzes various manufacturing variances on a day-to-day basis.Reconciles general ledger account balances to perpetual records.Prepares various supporting schedules for year-end audit.Analyzes sales profitability by sku on a monthly basis.Validates and analyze inventory standard costs daily.Demonstrates a clear and adept understanding of the various functions within Oracle EBS.Monitors and assesses inventory value and quantity on-hand daily to ensure accuracy for month-end.Communicates and collaborates with necessary personnel to evaluate and post accruals.Analyzes raw material cost trends to determine impact on financials.Prepares various cost analysis forms to support customer-driven requests.Assists and reviews quarterly scrap in regards to excess and obsolete inventory.Enhances and streamlines existing business processes to improve efficiency of all tasks.Assists finance teams and cross-functional leaders in reducing costs, improving operational performance, and helping make more informed decisions to support company growth.Evaluates and reviews historical raw material spend and cost per case to support year-end budget decisions.Assists in uploading and updating inventory overhead costs and usage rates for year-end.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:4 Years   – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years  – Experience in Position2 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years  – Experience working in Position              4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

4+ years of cost accounting experience preferably in the manufacturing/produce business.3+ years of operational experience, especially with inventory.Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP accounting principles.Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions.Must be advanced in Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Ability to streamline and automate complex processes.Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts and perform variance analysis.Able to work in a fast-paced, growing environment.Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other departments and auditors.Sense of urgency and self-motivation, with a focus on completing deadlines on time.Ability to work independently.Examine and validate financial work papers.Prepare a variety of financial statements and reports in a timely manner.

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related fields or equivalent experiencePreferred: Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related fields or equivalent experience

Certification/License:

Required:            NonePreferred:           CPA, CA Board of Accountancy (active preferred but inactive acceptable)

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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