Job Description

Overview:
JBT Diversified Food & Health is a prime solutions and equipment provider within the preservation industry segment. From preparation to preservation, conveying and packaging, our comprehensive range of technologies captures the freshness, taste, texture, appearance and nutritional value of fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Accountant to Join our team! Responsibilities:



Major Responsibility Area #1: Work Order Closings

(E)

• Analyze work orders and correct variances are booked to the general ledger on a weekly basis in JD Edwards.
• Work orders that pertain to projects are analyzed, reviewed, and adjusted to ensure that correct costs are obtained and the projects are closed in a timely manner.

Major Responsibility Area #2: Standard Cost Roll-up

(E)

• On a yearly basis, lead and finalize the standard cost rollup. This process sets the standard costs for the following year.
• Enter data and run the appropriate JD Edwards programs that set the costs.
• Coordinate the verification of standard cost accuracy with each product line through the analysis of variance reports run from the JD Edwards system. Make any necessary corrections.
• Journal entries are calculated and entered into the JD Edwards system to adjust the inventory and work order accounts to the new standard costs.

Major Responsibility Area #3: Month-end Journal Entries/Reconciliations/Reporting

(E)

• Book all cost and inventory related month end journal entries by the second workday
• By the second work day reconcile all inventory related accounts to the General Ledger with discrepancies investigated and resolved.
• Prepare Inventory Summary report by the fourth workday
• Reconcile other accounts to the General Ledger as assigned

Major Responsibility Area #4: Perform Excess and Obsolete Inventory Analysis

(E)

• Run reports to identify excess and obsolete inventory per JBT Standards.
• Review reports with product line managers and Operations to determine inventory to be written off.
• Prepare journal entries to book written off inventory by product line.
• Work with Manufacturing to isolate written off inventory and to determine which items should be scrapped.

Major Responsibility Area #5: Physical Inventory at Outside Warehouses

(E)

• Organize and supervise all physical inventories outside the cycle count function.
• Create the JDE reports identifying the items to count in the physical inventory.
• Verify the counts are accurate and resolve any large variances.
• Enter the counts into the JDE system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Post the counts in the JDE system along with any other adjustments resulting from the physical inventory to the General Ledger.

Major Responsibility Area #6: LIFO Reporting

(E)

• Prepare LIFO inventory list and upload into the LIFO system as required by Corporate.
• Analyze the LIFO sample and prepare necessary BOY and EOY cost comparisons in an accurate and timely manner.

Major Responsibility Area #7: Internal Controls and SOx Compliance

(E)

• Respond timely during internal and external audits with requests related to cost and inventory
• Perform and document required cost related internal control testing

Major Responsibility Area #8: Variance Analysis

(E)

• Support and facilitate monthly variance reviews with Finance team and other management including Variances section of the income statement.
• Support department managers on variance to budget monthly reviews for material charges and project costs.
• Monitor purchasing, price, and labor variance throughout each month

Major Responsibility Area #9: Safety

(E)

• 
  Meet all monthly safety requirements as established by the HSE Department
• Attend all required site Safety Training sessions or complete and submit make-up materials to HSE.
• Comply with all JBT safety policies and guidelines.

Key Tasks

(E)
Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks as identified above and as relates to specific job duties. Qualifications: Mandatory: Four year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar .


Preferred: CPA, CMA, MBA or related certification



Skills and Experience:
Mandatory: One year previous experience in cost accounting or costing related activities in Manufacturing environment Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and enterprise resource planning systems
Preferred: Prior experience analyzing manufacturing operations, performing month-end cost accounting close, maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger, performing life cycle cost-benefit analyses, and analyzing unit cost variances. Familiar with JD Edwards systems.


Travel Requirements:

10% domestic travel.


Training Requirements:

JPT policies and procedures as it relates to specific job duties. JD Edwards training and excel queries if not already knowledgeable.


Scope of Responsibilities/Accountability:
Position has accountability for handling and managing company assets.
BENEFITS
JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) plan.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org


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