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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Robert HalfSaint Helena, CA, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in St. Helena, California. This role involves managing and analyzing inventory costs, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, a detail-oriented mindset, and a collaborative approach to support the company's financial operations.

Responsibilities :

  • Perform general ledger tasks, including recording accounting transactions and analyzing balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare month-end inventory reconciliations for dry goods, finished goods, bulk wine, grapes, and barrels across all facilities.
  • Track storage costs for bulk wine and reconcile these costs with contracts.
  • Analyze and report wine cost variances, providing insights to management and supporting annual budget development.
  • Maintain accurate inventory reporting by reconciling monthly physical inventory counts for wine and non-wine items.
  • Cost finished goods on a monthly basis and review packaging component costs, proposing adjustments where necessary.
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory accounts and document detailed activity analyses.
  • Oversee the setup of part numbers and bills of materials for inventory items.
  • Provide analytical support and financial reporting to the Controller and other internal stakeholders.
  • Update and maintain retail pricing tables and historical wine records as required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in general and / or cost accounting; experience in the wine industry is a plus.
  • Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost analysis.
  • Familiarity with advanced management software (e.g., ERP systems) is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP principles and practices.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
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Cost Accountant • Saint Helena, CA, US