The Senior Accountant – Cost/Manufacturing is a key member of the Accounting team, partnering across the business to ensure accurate manufacturing accounting and provide insights that support smart, data-driven decisions. As the subject matter expert in manufacturing accounting, this role helps drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing network.
The ideal candidate brings deep CPG manufacturing experience, strong ERP expertise, and an analytical mindset. They are comfortable translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where they can make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do:
Align cross-functionally to maintain and enhance the inventory Excess & Obsolescence reserve.
Review cost adjustment transactions and inventory reconciliations; partnering with cost accounting team to understand the actualization process each period.
Perform in-depth variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead, yield, process order variances) and present findings to Operations and Finance leadership
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to monitor the accounting and inventory within co-manufacturing
Act as the corporate accounting team ERP subject matter expert for inventory valuation modules; support system upgrades, and user training
Perform Month-end close activities including journal entries, GL reconciliations, spend analysis and COGS and inventory reporting.
Assist in periodic and quarterly financial reporting commentary and management reporting.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes
Other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of cost or accounting experience, with a demonstrated track record in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, inventory valuation methodologies (standard and actual costing), BOMs, process orders, and allocations
Experience with outsourced / contract manufacturing and co-manufacturer cost structures
Advanced Excel skills; ability to build and maintain complex models and reports
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to cross-functional and senior audiences
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.
With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB, and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.
Salary Range: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
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Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years accounting experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, IF, Pivot Tables)
- Experience preparing and recording a high volume of journal entries
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to complete high volume of work within deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; tact and diplomacy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Eagerness to grow and learn daily
- ERP/SAP experience
- Grocery or food manufacturing experience
What We Do
Kevin's Natural Foods is a food company that produces refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, and sauces. Their mission is to make clean eating accessible and convenient for busy people by providing nutritious, chef-inspired, and flavor-forward options that are ready in minutes. The company was founded in 2014 and is now part of the Mars Food & Nutrition portfolio, maintaining its focus on health-conscious, clean-label food products.
