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Sunny Sky Products LLC —Frostproof, FL
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Senior Cost Accountant

Sunny Sky Products LLC -
Frostproof, FL

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Job Details

Qualifications

VLOOKUP function
Cost accounting analysis
Financial close processing
Manufacturing facility experience
ASC 842
Bachelor's degree
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry
Continuous improvement
Valuation standards
Closing the books
SAP Manufacturing
Manufacturing company experience
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Sunny Sky Products is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role owns the full financial reporting cycle for our two primary operating locations (Frostproof, FL and Chicago, IL), including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accountability, cost accounting, and inventory control. Additionally, this position carries corporate-level responsibility for fixed assets and lease accounting under ASC 842 across all 6 plant locations. The ideal candidate is based in Frostproof, FL (on-site); candidates based at our Chicago or Houston corporate offices will be considered and expected to travel frequently to Frostproof. The ideal candidate has strong SAP S/4HANA experience, thrives in a manufacturing/distribution environment, communicates effectively with operations. Detail oriented in a fast movement environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & P&L Ownership

Own the full P&L and Balance Sheet for both the Frostproof, FL and Chicago, IL locations
Lead and manage the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, and recurring entries
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged reconciling items
Prepare financial statements and reports with variance analysis and explanatory commentary for management
Analyze and report on budget-to-actual variances; provide actionable insights to leadership
Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit requirements

Cost Accounting

Maintain and oversee the standard cost system; update and review standard costs periodically
Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), production costs, and manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead)
Perform margin analysis by product line, SKU, and customer to identify profitability drivers
Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and identify cost-reduction opportunities
Support pricing decisions by providing cost data and profitability modeling
Review and improve cost allocation methodologies for overhead and shared services

Inventory Control & Management

Responsible of inventory accounting.
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger monthly; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs at both locations
Analyze inventory obsolescence, slow-moving items, and reserve adequacy
Work closely with the operations and warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and reporting
Monitor inventory valuation methods (FIFO/weighted average) and ensure compliance with GAAP

Operations Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

Serve as a trusted financial partner to the operations team, translating financial data into operational insights
Collaborate with plant managers and operations leaders on cost performance, labor efficiency, and throughput reporting
Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Support ERP/system improvements and process automation initiatives in SAP S/4HANA
Identify internal control gaps and implement process improvements to strengthen the financial control environment
Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects, and due diligence as needed

Lease Accounting – ASC 842 (ROU Assets) – Corporate Level, 6 Plants

Own the complete lease accounting process under ASC 842 at the corporate level, covering all 6 plant locations
Maintain the right-of-use (ROU) asset and lease liability schedules for all operating and finance leases across all 6 plants
Process new leases, modifications, remeasurements, and terminations in accordance with ASC 842
Prepare required footnote disclosures and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease-related balances
Liaise with legal, operations, and real estate teams to identify new or modified lease arrangements

Fixed Assets – Corporate Level, 6 Plants

Manage the fixed asset sub-ledger at the corporate level across all 6 plant locations, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and transfers
Ensure assets are properly classified and depreciated in accordance with company policy and GAAP
Conduct periodic physical verification of assets across plant locations
Coordinate with operations on capital expenditure tracking and project cost capitalization
Prepare fixed asset roll forwards and related disclosures for financial reporting

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA or CMA designation preferred

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Food and Beverage Industry experience is a plus
Demonstrated hands-on experience with full-cycle month-end close
Prior experience managing multi-location or multi-entity accounting preferred
Solid understanding of ASC 842 lease accounting and practical application experience

Skills & Competencies

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data modeling
Continuous Improvement mind set drive efficiency and accuracy
Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred
Power BI knowledge strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including inventory valuation, fixed assets, and lease accounting
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present financial data to non-finance audiences
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with a proven track record of building relationships with operations and cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel between plant locations as needed; candidates based outside Frostproof should expect frequent travel to the Frostproof facility

Experience

Required

Solid understanding of ASC 842 lease accounting and practical application experience
SAP Experience
Manufacturing experience

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting

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