Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Effective Date: 2/4/2025

Company Overview

DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high quality, innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment. With over 1500 employees we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and we have begun our aggressive national expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA. 

Job Summary

Cost Accountant oversees manufacturing activities, annual cost rolls, ensuring accurate recording of costs, analysis of variances, and adherence to accounting standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing insights into cost management strategies. The Cost Accountant provides financial support for manufacturing operations: budgeting and forecasting, process flow improvements, inventory flows and analysis, production, capital programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing costs and operational variances: materials, labor and overheads.
• Support the location's General Manager with all aspects of manufacturing process cost analysis.
• Prepare and present detailed manufacturing and product cost reports and analysis.
• Validate Monthly COGS data for assigned locations.
• Perform reconciliations of cost accounts and general ledger.
• Implement and maintain cost accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and industry regulations.
• Support and ensure locations Process Control Policies.
• Support the Cost Operations Director on cost management strategies.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in financial software and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in cost accounting.
• Experience in the cannabis or manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics BC.
  
  

EEOC: DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.