Cost Analyst

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Cost Analyst ensures accurate cost records and keeps the records up to date.  Tests and identifies opportunities for cost savings.  Understands how activities and their costs are linked to products, processes and customers.  Tracks monthly costs and production activity to provide insight into areas meeting cost reduction and process or profit improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Utilize SAP to perform process order variance analysis 

Assist Controller with YTG forecasting and annual budgeting processes 

Perform time studies to accurately understand labor utilization 

Submit annual bill of material and recipe (labor) updates 

Assist in annual standard cost roll process 

Roll and review standard costs for new and materially changed materials throughout the year 

Work with Continuous Improvement team to calculate and track cost savings initiatives  ; Partnering with the business to determine and implement process improvements.

Assist with cost estimations for brand new items and new configurations as requested 

Use SAP to perform and manage cycle count processes to maintain accurate inventories; making necessary inventory adjustments 

Calculate and process period end close journal entries and accruals 

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Required Education: 

• Two-year Associate or Technical degree in Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration or related degree or equivalent

Required Experience: 

• Prior experience in a cost accounting capacity 

• Advanced PC skills, particularly Excel 
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to analyze financial data, make informed decisions, and communicate financial implications/results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Attention to detail; ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance
• Experience using an ERP (ideally SAP) to control supply chain financials
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Preferred: 

• Cost Accounting experience in food manufacturing 
• Experience working with SAP

Prior business management experience 

The salary range for this role is $50,300 - $69,200.  (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.