Cost Accountant
Reports to: Accounting Director
Location: Remote
MISSION - Company you would be working for
Founded by a mom, daughter and two best friends, SkinnyDipped was brought to life in 2013. We started by hand-dipping almonds in our kitchen and now we are obsessed with making thinly-dipped, drool-worthy treats a thing. We craft snacks that nourish your body and spirit and believe everyone deserves to eat the kind of delicious, nutritious and clean food we’re fortunate enough to share with our own families and friends.
THE PEOPLE – Who you would be working with
We are looking for passionate trail blazers who understand culture better than anyone else. We are seeking a new addition to our amazing internal team to help support the financial health and strategies of SkinnyDipped as we continue to grow. This role will be an invaluable part of our foundation for success and we are excited to welcome them into our SkinnyDipped family.
THE ROLE - What you would be doing!
Track and analyze costs to help identify areas for improvement, reduce costs and optimize efficiency. While the role will focus on managing expenses and supporting accurate forecasts for operations, it also will provide cost saving insights, suggest corrective action to meet annual financial objectives and contribute to financial decision making. The position will be accountable for but not limited to the following key duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Monitor and track all operational costs including direct product costs to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement
Own the invoicing process with our co-manufacturers including tolling variances, raw material chargebacks and turnkey invoicing
Reporting support for freight (inbound and outbound) and logistics expenses
Own inventory reconciliation process between co-man system and NetSuite at SkinnyDipped following physical counts
Collaborate with Accounting team members and the Operations team to collect, analyze, verify and report accurate information – for example, identify trends in inventory levels
Balance sheet reconciliations
Develop cost estimates and product P&Ls for new products or projects
And finally, the ever present - assist with ad hoc projects as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS - What you will need to have for success in this role
Must represent the core values of SkinnyDipped
3-4 years of progressive accounting experience at a CPG food or beverage company
Strong systems skills – advanced knowledge of Excel required and NetSuite experience preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking but also just loves to figure stuff out
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to convey complex issues in a simple manner
Detail oriented, organized and mathematically proficient
Ability to multi-task several important priorities simultaneously
Team player with a “can-do” attitude, willing to take on challenges and support both individual and team goals
Solid interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to have fun and bring a sense of humor to work
BS or BA in Finance or Accounting
YOU - The type of person we’re looking for
You don’t get ruffled – We are moving at break-neck speed. You take it all in stride and keep calm under pressure.
You’re organized – You’re good at managing the details and seeing them through.
You’re proactive and all about solutions – You may not have all the answers, but you always have a possible solution in mind when presenting a problem. You work with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.
You’re flexible – You can deal with multiple tasks and know how to prioritize them to get it all done.
You’re a team player –Whether you’re working remote or at the office, you are part of the team, willing to jump in and help out any way you can. No job is too small.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS – What you would receive in return
Fun, entrepreneurial team atmosphere and positive culture
Competitive salary
Equity opportunity
Annual performance bonus
Excellent medical benefits
Additional benefits including:
- Wellness and technology stipends
- 401k plan
- Paid time off to volunteer
