Cost Accountant

WHO YOU ARE :

Are you detail-oriented and motivated by handling accounting functions related to cost of inventory? Join our team as a Cost Accountant, where you will manage and oversee our inventory-related finances.

Take the next step in your career by applying now to play a vital role in our financial operations.

WHO WE ARE :

• The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety
• Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth
• Over 13,000 team members throughout North America
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 300 customer plants throughout North America

OUR VISION :

To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners.

• Safety : We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands.
• Integrity : We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values.
• Team : We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training.
• Customer Focus : We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement.
• Achievement : We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners, and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

The Cost Accountant reviews inventory trends and identifies process improvement opportunities. Job duties include :

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and values in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ).
• Account for the company's cost of goods sold with a focus on inventory on hand, inventory reserves, sensitive inventory movements, and associated inventory variances.
• Prepare inventory reports for management, including valuation, potential obsolescence, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory numbers through regular audits and reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audit.
• Develop and refine inventory accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance with changing financial regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES :

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to adhere to the different functions within the accounting system, the company structure (divisions, departments, and plant locations) and the various general ledger accounts.
• Problem solving ability to identify and analyze problems, develop, and implement solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Analytic reasoning - Ability to examine financial statements, evaluate the risk and potential returns of investments, and communicate make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills - Maintain and coordinate efforts with internal teams.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE :

• 3-5 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
• CPA license preferred.

OUR ENVIRONMENT :

This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office.

You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws.

PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and / or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and / or to the individual.

If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department.

If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and / or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS :

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process.

If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!

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