Title: Cost Accountant
Position Location: Remote (Seattle, WA preferred!)
Reports to: Accounting Director
About SkinnyDipped
Located in Seattle Washington, SkinnyDipped was founded by a mom and daughter and her two best friends after realizing that nothing is more important than time spent with the ones you love. Starting out of their Seattle kitchen, the four women created Skinny Dipped: thinly dipped chocolate almonds that are exceptionally good-for-you and ridiculously delicious. The company is proud to remain a women-led business driven by the belief that healthy snacking should make both you and your body happy.
The People – Who you would be working with
We are looking for passionate trail blazers who understand culture better than anyone else. We are seeking a new addition to our amazing internal team to help support the financial health and strategies of SkinnyDipped as we continue to grow. This role will be an invaluable part of our foundation for success and we are excited to welcome them into our SkinnyDipped family.
The Role - What you would be doing!
Track and analyze operational costs to help identify areas for improvement and optimize efficiency. While the role will focus on managing expenses and creating accurate forecasts, it also will provide cost saving insights and contribute to financial decision making. The position will be accountable for but not limited to the following key duties and responsibilities:
· Monitor and track all operational costs including direct product costs as well as freight and logistics expenses to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement
· Own the invoicing process with our co-manufacturers including tolling variances and raw material chargebacks
· Collaborate with Accounting team members and the Operations team to collect, analyze, verify and report accurate information – for example, identify trends in raw material costs and inventory levels
· Manage accrued purchases
· Support all Operations budget and forecast activities
· Develop cost estimates and product P&Ls for new products or projects
· Recommend changes to reduce costs and improve profitability
· Analyze general ledger variances and suggest corrective action to meet annual accounting financial objectives
· And finally, the ever present - assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications
· Must represent the core values of SkinnyDipped
· 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience at a CPG manufacturing company
· Strong systems skills – advanced knowledge of Excel and NetSuite experience required
· Knowledge of GAAP and its implications
· Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to convey complex issues in a simple manner
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
· Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking but also just loves to figure stuff out
· Detail oriented, organized and mathematically proficient
· Ability to multi-task several important priorities simultaneously
· Strong team player with a “can-do” attitude, willing to take on challenges and support both individual and team goals
· Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and solve problems in a team environment
· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to have fun and bring a sense of humor to work
· BS or BA in Finance, Accounting or other analytical field preferred
· CPA or CMA a big plus
You - The type of person we’re looking for
· You don’t get ruffled – We are moving at break-neck speed. You take it all in stride and keep calm under pressure.
· You’re organized – You’re good at managing the details and seeing them through.
· You’re proactive and all about solutions – You may not have all the answers, but you always have a possible solution in mind when presenting a problem. You work with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.
· You’re flexible – You can deal with multiple tasks and know how to prioritize them to get it all done.
· You’re a team player –Whether you’re working remote or at the office, you are part of the team, willing to jump in and help out any way you can. No job is too small.
Compensation and Benefits
· Competitive Salary
· Annual performance bonus
· Equity opportunity
· Excellent medical/dental/vison benefits
· 401 (k)
· 3 weeks paid vacation, 14 paid holidays/yr
· Paid parental leave
· Paid time off to volunteer
· Additional benefits including wellness & technology stipends
· Fun, entrepreneurial atmosphere and progressive & positive culture
A bit more about us
We’re a female-founded success story. This alone–regardless of the industry–requires true grit, mettle, and perseverance. It’s not easy out there! And, culture-wise, we operate with an ethos that any idea is plausible until it isn’t. A wild flavor mix prepared with an all new application? We’re trying it. Changing up a logistical step to improve taste (and keep things clean), even if it means significant investment and time? We’re doing it. We march to the beat of our own drum–you could say it’s prideful, but, more so, it’s that we operate with conviction and we do. not. hesitate. The world can be an intimidating place. But we’re not phased.
Our Mission
We craft ethical food that makes you and your body happy. We believe everyone deserves to eat the kind of nutritious, clean, delicious food we’re fortunate enough to share with our own families and friends. We work to raise up and support women and the children they care for in both our local communities and around the globe because no child should go without food or an education.
