Job Description
Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant – Food Manufacturing - Independence, IA This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton Sikorski
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Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
A bit about us: We are a rapidly growing food manufacturing company based in Independence, Iowa. Backed by strong leadership and operating at full production capacity, we’re building something special—founded on a commitment to excellence, integrity, and community partnership. Specializing in raw and frozen chicken and turkey products, we’re seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing team.
Why join us?- Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses + Quarterly Profit Sharing
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Match, PTO
- Stable, growth-oriented company with a collaborative team
- Exposure to cross-functional operations in a fast-paced industry
Job Details - Perform monthly and quarterly pricing and prepay true-ups for customer accounts
- Gather and validate data for OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) reporting and invoice testing
- Support monthly close and prepare the monthly financial reporting packet
- Conduct financial analyses to support business decisions, budget planning, and forecasting
- Review and update standard costing; track and reconcile chicken rework costs
- Assist with weekly AP payment runs and monitor daily Positive Pay activity
- Leverage Excel (including pivot tables) and data visualization tools like Power BI to analyze large datasets
- Identify trends, variances, and performance metrics to improve business outcomes
- Partner with teams across operations, logistics, and sales to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration Preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas); Power BI experience a plus
- Comfortable working with large datasets and cross-departmental teams
- Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
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