Cost Accountant
Date: Aug 14, 2024
Location: Aurora, IL, US, 60504
Company: Glanbia
Cost Accountant
Glanbia
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey
The Opportunity
Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia located in Downers Grove, Illinois. GPN’s brand portfolio consists of – Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries. This permanent position will report to the Cost Accounting Manager.
- Financially own and take responsibility for inventory cost valuations, including costing new items and quarterly standard cost updates and overheads
- Contribute to key metrics reporting and analysis for operations – MUV and PPV
- Report on scrap and cycle count losses within operations and warehousing
- Oversee production order processing for multiple plants as well as their aging
- Perform financial reconciliations to support the month end and quarterly close processes
- Ad hoc reporting
- Support Cost Accounting Manager
The Skills you will bring to the team
- 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - BS, BA or equivalent from an accredited 4-year university or college
- Previous experience a plus but not required. If no direct experience, must show be able to demonstrate good analytical ability or transferrable skills Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player – Willing to work with various functional owners at the plants and at corporate.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Analytics
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in Aurora, IL with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.
About Glanbia
The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Nearest Major Market: Aurora
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago