Cost Accounting Analyst

Springville, UT, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job Description

Nestlc3a9 USA is a leading food and beverage company known for its commitment to quality and innovation. With a rich heritage and a presence in 97 percent of U.S. households, Nestle USA offers a wide range of beloved brands including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate. The company's mission is to delight and deliver for consumers by providing products that bring joy and nourishment to everyday life. Nestlc3a9 USA fosters an inclusive workplace culture that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking, and celebrates employee achievements. The organization empowers its employees to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking and pioneer fresh ideas in a supportive, collaborative environment that values continuous learning and growth.

Joining Nestlc3a9 means joining a globally respected company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company emphasizes the importance of veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workforce where all employees feel they belong and can thrive. Nestlc3a9 USA ensures equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status among others.

The role of Cost Accounting Analyst at Nestle USA is pivotal in driving financial insight and operational efficiency within the factory environment. This full-time position requires an individual who is detail-oriented and analytical, with a keen sense of identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The analyst will partner cross-functionally with various teams to ensure transparency in financial reporting, accurate cost models for products, and compliance with financial standards. This role is essential in helping the company maintain operational excellence, budget adherence, and financial accountability.

As a Cost Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for compiling accurate and timely financial reports, performing variance analysis, and supporting the dynamic forecasting process. Working closely with factory leadership, you will contribute to annual budgeting, business planning, and scenario modeling activities. Your role will involve maintaining bills of materials (BOMs) for precise product costing and conducting data quality reviews and inventory variance analyses to uncover areas for improvement. You will also collaborate on implementing best practices and financial controls to uphold compliance standards.

This role offers a unique opportunity to have a direct, measurable impact on the company’s operational performance and financial decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in cost accounting or finance within manufacturing environments, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to diverse audiences. Nestle values professionals who are adaptable, proactive, and eager to foster stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement.

Nestlc3a9 USA does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the applicant privacy notice on the company career page and reach out for any special accommodations needed during the recruitment process. Joining Nestlc3a9 USA means joining a team that is dedicated to its people and its purpose: to delight consumers with the foods they love while building a career that empowers growth and innovation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, finance, or manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proficiency with financial systems and data tools
Excellent communication skills for complex financial information
Ability to plan, organize, and collaborate with stakeholders

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3 years of relevant experience preferred in cost accounting, finance, or manufacturing environments
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis preferred
High level of comfort with financial systems and data tools
Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences
Demonstrated planning, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Job Duties

Identify and support cost improvement opportunities by analyzing factory performance and challenging existing assumptions
Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting, including period-end close activities and variance analysis
Support dynamic forecasting and gap-closure tracking, ensuring visibility and accountability across the factory
Partner with factory leadership on annual budgeting, business planning, and scenario modeling
Develop and maintain product cost models, including new product costing in line with established costing standards
Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing
Perform data quality reviews and inventory variance analysis to identify losses and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with compliance and technical networks to implement best practices and financial controls
Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of compliance and audit follow-ups
Participate in peer audits and cross-factory collaboration, incorporating learnings from corporate audit trends