Cost Accountant

Ardent Mills

. Monitor inventory transactions, balances, and valuation for assigned facilities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,200 - $111,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory accounting, financial analysis, and compliance with GAAP principles. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and reporting tools to analyze operational and financial data, identify risks, and support inventory management processes.

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Inventory AccountingFinancial AnalysisERP Systems ProficiencyGAAP KnowledgeCost Accounting

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Hard Skills

Inventory ValuationManufacturing Cost FlowsAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesAccrualsFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisRisk IdentificationProcess ImprovementCompliance Auditing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProfessional SkepticismSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelReporting ToolsSelf-Service Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain AccountingPlant Cost DriversFinancial FlowsCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Impacts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor inventory transactions, balances, and valuation for assigned facilities
Evaluate compliance with inventory accounting controls and escalate risks, deficiencies, or unusual activity
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
Prepare, validate, resolve issues, document, and communicate risks regarding cost accounting activities
Review plant operating expenses and accruals for completeness, accuracy, and proper financial reporting
Investigate inventory discrepancies, count adjustments, and reconciliation differences
Analyze manufacturing, inventory, commodity, and financial information to identify variances, trends, and financial risks
Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to resolve inventory-related issues
Support physical inventory, cycle count, and weigh-up processes
Assist with USDA, state agency, and other compliance-related audit activities
Support inventory and supply chain accounting activities, including inventory movements, storage arrangements, transfers, and related accruals
Identify process improvement, root causes, documentation gaps, standard work, and automation opportunities
Use visualization and self-service reporting tools to identify work suitable for automation or AI-enabled improvement
Maintain process documentation, share learning, participate in cross-training, and support consistent practices across facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
4 - 5 Years of relevant experience
Experience supporting inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, commodity accounting, or supply chain accounting activities
Knowledge of plant cost drivers, financial flows, stakeholder deliverables, and cross-functional handoffs
Experience working within ERP systems and complex transaction-processing environments
Knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
Understanding of inventory valuation, manufacturing cost flows, and internal controls
Ability to analyze operational and financial information and identify risks, trends, and anomalies
Ability to understand the operational, transactional, and financial impacts of manufacturing and inventory activities
Understanding of manufacturing variances and ability to investigate unusual operational, inventory, yield, or financial results
Demonstrated professional skepticism and sound judgment when evaluating transactions, balances, and financial results
Strong proficiency with ERP systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate effectively with operational and finance stakeholders
Up to 5% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
Incentive eligibility with a targeted Bonus - MIP, 5% Annual