{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db994ad268e42335307dfc8d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db994ad268e42335307dfc8d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db994ad268e42335307dfc8d","title":"Cost Accountant","description":"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.\n\nSummary\nThis role performs both Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting activities within the Global Agriculture Controllership team. Under limited supervision, this role supports multiple business operations through a combination of inventory accounting, inventory valuation, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and financial analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing physical inventory transactions, maintaining accurate financial records across multiple ERP systems, supporting month‑end close activities, and partnering with operational and finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to diverse accounting functions while contributing to the implementation of a new ERP system and other process improvement initiatives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDetailed monthly review of assigned business activities and financial results\n\nMonitor controls over inventory costing and coordinate resolution of identified variances\n\nSupport physical inventory processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting activities\n\nProvide financial and cost accounting support across multiple business operations\n\nComplete account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy\n\nComplete accounting activities associated with the month‑end close process\n\nPerform ad‑hoc financial, inventory, and operational analysis as required\n\nWork closely with business operations, FP&A, and other finance professionals to resolve accounting and costing issues\n\nNavigate multiple ERP systems to complete financial, inventory, and costing activities\n\nAssist with ERP implementation initiatives, including testing, validation, process documentation, and user support\n\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting and costing workflows\n\nMaintain strong attention to detail while managing large data sets and financial information in Excel\n\nTypical Education\nBachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting from 4 year college or university\n\nRelevant Experience\n\n1‑3+ years related experience and/or training\n\nBasic understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles\n\nExperience with JDE, Agvance, Power BI, Axiom or SAP preferred\n\nJob Requisition ID : 26583\n\nTravel Required : None\n\nLocation(s) : Simplot Headquarters - Boise\n\nCountry: United States\n\nThe 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.\n\nIf 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. 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