Cost Accountant

General Summary: We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join us onsite at the Corporate office in Greeley, CO. This person will be responsible for conducting moderately complex cost studies. They will also prepare and analyze cost reports.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs
• Maintain bill of materials and product routings
• Analyze actual costs versus standard costs and prepare reports of variances. Analyze data obtained and record results
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Compute cost value of work in process for inventory purposes. Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
• Analyze cost records to ascertain distribution of costs for various divisions of management and production
• Classify labor, material, and overhead costs to compute the unit cost of product or service
• Record cost data for use by management in controlling expenditures
• Conduct and analyze audits of costs and prepare reports. Compile cost data for preparation of operating budgets
• May determine and install cost accounting methods and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of directly related experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with internal and external customers
• May require availability outside of normal business hours (one Sunday morning per quarter)
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $55,000-$59,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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