Accountant

AccountantJoin the Animal Nutrition accounting team as a Cost Accountant and take ownership of cost accounting activities across a diverse network of operational locations and partners. In this high-impact role, you will lead complex daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes—including journal entries, reconciliations, cost analysis, and inventory resolution—while serving as a key resource for cross-functional partners.This role is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office each week)What You'll DoWork with key partners on product cost set-up, work order completions, sales and receiving corrections, freight issues, and cycle count reconciliationEvaluate, analyze, and resolve product costing to provide accurate reporting.Update standard costing to new calculated weighted average cost based on weekly activity, and review and analyze costing variances.Evaluate and correct general ledger activity and balances to ensure accurate gross margin reporting.Analyze and explain COGS variances month over monthExecute month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliationsWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required1-2 years' experience in accounting, ideally cost accounting highly desiredProficient with ERP accounting applications (JDE or SAP preferred) and Microsoft products. Advanced excel required.What Makes You SuccessfulA solid understanding of inventory and cost of goods sold financial drivers.Strong analytical instincts and the ability to draw insights from variances and trends.A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented environment.Confidence navigating financial systems, improving processes, and contributing to project initiatives.A proven ability to build trusted relationships across functions.$61,360-$92,040.

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.Grade: E5