Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant – USDA Food Manufacturing - Independence, IA

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Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a rapidly growing, next-generation food processor rooted in excellence, integrity, and community. From our 125,000+ sq ft USDA- and FDA-certified facility, we specialize in fresh protein processing and freezing—no slaughter performed onsite. At peak capacity, we operate with a team of 230, producing over 800,000 pounds weekly and supporting an annual output exceeding 150 million pounds. Backed by experienced leadership and $15 million in planned facility upgrades, we are positioned for long-term, sustainable growth and continued innovation across operations.

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-focused company with a collaborative culture
• High visibility into operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Opportunity to build analytical tools and improve financial systems

Job Details

As a Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant, you’ll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, cost visibility, and operational decision-making. This position bridges finance and operations—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and wants to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly and quarterly pricing and prepay true-ups for customer accounts
• Compile and validate data for OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) reporting and invoice accuracy
• Support month-end close and prepare monthly financial reporting packets
• Perform financial modeling and variance analysis to support budgeting and forecasting
• Review and update standard costing; reconcile chicken rework costs and other variances
• Manage weekly AP payment runs and monitor Positive Pay activity daily
• Use Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and tools like Power BI to analyze large datasets
• Track performance metrics and identify trends to inform business strategy
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, and Sales to ensure aligned financial data and reporting

Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or cost accounting, ideally in a manufacturing setting
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI or other BI tool experience is a plus
• Comfortable working with large datasets and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

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