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.

Cost Accountant II

The Cost Accountant II 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

Responsibilities:

Assist with the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy of system generated transactions and manual entriesPrepare journal entries and account reconciliations to assist in the month-end close processAnalyze inventory variances by location, product category, etc.Monitor, analyze and report on cost trends of inventory and raw materials to interpret overall cost of goods sold and margin variationsPerform heavy data manipulation within Excel and AccessAid in the preparation of various month-end/year-end reports and schedules including inventory reconciliations, journal entries, cost of goods sold analysis, inventory on hand reports, etc.Review monthly inventory detail to identify excess/obsolete items and record related journal entries  (i.e. maintain E&O reserve)Compile, analyze and communicate monthly scrap and shrinkage results by plant and identify areas for scrap reductionReview/compare various inventory reports to identify discrepancies and make proper recommendationsReview existing processes, tools and controls for opportunities to improve effectiveness and to transfer best practices across the organization and change them accordinglyInteract with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and other departments to better understand their needs and to be proactive and resolve issues in a timely mannerMaintain clean documentation and supporting data for each completed taskProvide full support during company financial auditsPerform various ad hoc analyses to support cross-functional teams including finance, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:2 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years  – Experience in Position0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years  – Experience working in Position              2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting (standard costing, accounting for variances, determination of overheads)Experience working in a manufacturing environmentDetail oriented and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced organizationStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft ExcelProblem solving and analytical skills

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

Education

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

Certification/License:

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

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish and/or Japanese

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / 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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