Our client, a huge and well known food manufacturer, has an immediate need to in Dallas Texas (relocation assistance will be provided) to attract a Cost Accountant to their team who will 

• Provide direction and support to the operations group wherever appropriate related to plant financial monitoring, measurement, reporting, analysis, and projection.
• Assist plant operations management in implementing financial and performance measurement systems in line with local needs and corporate policies. 
• Educate operations personnel on the capture, reporting and analysis of financial measures.
• Support the local Director of Finance and finance organization through the accurate recording, monitoring, reporting and analysis of operational results.
• Lead in the local awareness, development, implementation, and utilization of Activity Accounting.
• Develop plant cost information
• and do other fun and impactful things!

Excellent salary, benefits, work environment, and continued career growth.

Requirements:

• Degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting, preferably in continuous or repetitive batch process environments.
• Record of effective self-direction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including data integration in multi-platform environments.
• Must be very competent in Excel, and have a working knowledge of Access. 
• Experience in ERP, CPI, TQM, logistics, and financial systems.

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