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Byrne lists this Cost Accountant opportunity in lafayette, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nCost Accountant
nWhy Byrne
nAt Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.
nPay and Benefits
nnnSalary Range – $88,000 - $116,500 per year
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nnCompetitive bonus programs
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nnMedical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
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nnSupplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
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nnEligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
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nnEducational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
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n nWork Shift and Location
n2394 US Rte 11 Lafayette, NY 13084
nMonday – Friday 8am – 5pm
nJob Overview
nThe Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial records and reports and overseeing accounting operations from preparing journal entries, reviewing inventory counts, completions of monthly account reconciliations. Create a robust cost reporting system while supporting the successful growth of the organization.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnCost Analysis and Reporting:Prepare and analyze cost reports, monitor cost variances, and identify inefficiencies to support budgeting and financial reporting.
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nnMonitor inventory levels. Adjust inventories based on physicals counts. Ensure inventory accuracy and analyze the impact of inventory counts on financial statements. *Verification of correct standards and review of variances.
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nnWork with plants to ensure work orders are properly and timely being completed and closed.
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nnReview and reconcile milk receipts and deliveries.
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nnReview obsolete and overage inventory for financial reserves to cover possible risk
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nnPerform cycle count audits
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nnPrepare, enter, and review journal entries, supporting the month-end process for the organization.
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nnResponsible for reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts, partnering with operations finance around variances.
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nnAssist with audit requests ensuring comprehensive backup and support is included.
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nnPerform various analyses on specific general ledger accounts, budget to actual reports, or forecast to actual reports.
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nnCross Train on the Fixed Asset Module in Oracle, including managing mass additions, closing projects, and monthly fixed asset closures.
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nnAd-hoc financial analysis to support strategic business decisions
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nnContinuously drive for improvements in financial processes, reporting tools, and operational efficiency
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nnMaintain and analyze financial results, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Assist with a more robust costing structure implementation.
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nnFoster a collaborative, high performing team culture.
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nnTravel to sites to build collaborative relationships with inventory team
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nnSupport the monthly Finished Goods cost standard roll up.
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n nMin. Qualifications
nnnMust have a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience.
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nnBachelor’s degree in business, Accounting and/or Finance is
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nnKnowledge of cost accounting principles and various cost accounting systems
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nnThorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial statement work.
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nnStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced skills/knowledge of Excel.
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nnExperience with accounting and finance within an ERP environment is required, Oracle is preferred.
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nnAccounting / Finance experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred. Cost accounting experience with dairy industry experience is a plus
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n nByrne
nHeadquarters in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.
nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
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