Accountant - Costing and Internal Auditing

Join Americas favorite family bakery since 1934home of Little Debbie, Drakes Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. Youll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, youll discover a better way to live and work. Pay Salaried grade 8 or 10 $79,500 - $105,900 / year, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance. Exempt Schedule 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) Hybrid with minimum three days on-site per week Location 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315 Job Summary McKee Foods is seeking an Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. The Accounting - Costing and Internal Audit role is a dynamic position that balances cost accounting with hands-on internal auditing. Reporting to the Controller, youll partner with the senior lead cost accountant to maintain and improve cost procedures, analyze variances, and ensure accurate product and department allocations. On the auditing side, youll coordinate with external auditors to regularly evaluate key internal controls, review and improve internal controls documentation, describe and estimate potential financial and operational risks, and draft actionable recommendations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness. . Its a great fit for someone with a bachelors degree in accounting or finance, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong curiosity for understanding and analyzing day to day business operations and decisions Cost Procedures: Determine and implement cost accounting methods, practices, and allocation techniques across products and departments Analyze Financial Data: Prepare cost reports, examine unusual cost records, and perform variance analyses to support cost management Collaborate on Costing: Partner closely with the senior lead cost accountant to plan and complete complex cost accounting tasks Engage Across Departments: Work with individuals in manufacturing, engineering, planning and order fulfillment, logistics, and marketing, providing accurate and useful information to help drive good business decisions. Conduct Internal Audits: Review financial transactions, systems, and documentation according to auditing standards and governance frameworks Evaluate Controls and Risks: Assess internal processes and financial records to identify operational issues, compliance risks, and control gaps Report Recommendations: Draft clear, actionable audit reports and recommendations to guide risk mitigation and process improvements Support External Audits: Coordinate documentation and prepare reports for external auditors and regulatory bodies Uphold Safety and Compliance: Maintain strong attendance, follow company policies, and demonstrate a commitment to workplace and product safety Required Qualifications Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3 or more years of related experience in financial or internal auditing, accounting, or cost analysis Understanding of cost accounting principles, procedures, cost allocation techniques, and variance analysis Experience in internal auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements Ability to review complex systems, financial transactions, and cost data to identify discrepancies, risks, and process improvements Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare audit reports and collaborate across departments Strong problem solving skills and curiosity about business operations, management decision making, and process improvement. Proficiency in financial/accounting systems and Google Workspace Up to 5% travel Preferred Qualifications CPA, CM , or CIA designation Proficiency with data analytics or visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel (macros, SQL) Proven ability to work effectively across operational, supply chain, and plant operations teams Benefits Competitive weekly pay Profit-sharing cash bonus program 401(k) with matching contributions 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.) Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan Supplemental plans, including life insurance Fully-paid parental leave Health Center and Pharmacy Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere) Tuition reimbursement Credit Union Exercise and recreation facility Wellness programs with incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer