Cost Accountant - 334297 - Pepsi Co

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This role on the Copack Accounting team is primarily responsible for the cost accounting activities of 3rd party producers, with a focus on inventory accuracy, finished good costing, period end close reporting, and forecasting while maintaining an effective and efficient control environment

Responsibilities

Provides key variance analysis and explanations to management and Contract Manufacturing Managers for multiple locations

Develop forecasts for manufacturing variances during period and annual budget updates

Responsible for creating bill of material standards, product costing, and overhead costs for annual operating plan and explain year over year changes

Work within SAP to reconcile production, usage, receipts, and shipments

Position manages the daily and period-end accounting process for multiple business units within the 3rd party Co-packers, Re-packers, and Distribution Center network

Period inventory reconciliations and annual physical inventory observation

Close working relationships with Contract Manufacturing Managers on results, and trouble-shooting issues pertaining to co-packers

Control owner for periodic, quarterly, and annual SOX and Accounting controls

Additional duties include invoice processing, pallet reconciliations, and special projects

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,600 - $75,950

Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting required

Entry level position; 0-2 years relevant work experience

Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel needed

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong self-starter and positive team player

Ability to interact with varying levels of individuals across multiple functions

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