Regional Cost Accountant - Pasco/Othello, WA
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Simplot Company. Pasco · $75,000–$85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare cost reports and examine unusual entries to confirm costs are assigned correctly
- Record price variances and recover overhead as part of recurring cost accounting work
- Revise standard costs regularly and establish them for newly introduced products
- Maintain daily cost reports for both the Pasco and Othello locations
- Analyze requests and provide the supporting details they need
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- At least three years of related work experience or training
- A broad grounding in accounting principles and fundamentals
Who this fits
This intermediate-level role suits someone comfortable with varied, moderately complex cost accounting work that calls for some independent judgment. You’ll work in Pasco three days a week and Othello two days a week, with travel of up to twenty-five percent.
From the employer
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports.
- Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly.
- Performs accounting for price variances and overhead recovery on a regular basis.
- Updates standard costs on a regular basis; sets up standard costs for new products.
- Time management skills to complete all required tasks.
- Provide efficient analysis and supporting details of requests.
- Update both Pasco and Othello’s daily cost reports.
Typical Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
3+ years related experience and/or training
Other Information
This is an intermediate-level position to the Cost Accounting job family requiring a broad understanding of Accounting fundamentals and principles. Work is varied and moderately complex. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.
Location: This role will sit 3 days a week in Pasco, WA and 2 days a week in Othello, WA.
Job Requisition ID: 27628
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $75,000 - $85,000 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance
Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**