Cost Accountant

ABOUT HARVEST HILL BEVERAGE COMPANY

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation’s largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of over $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes SunnyD®, Juicy Juice®, Little HUG®, Daily’s Cocktails®, among many other specialty brands. We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Liquor Distributors.

Harvest Hill was recently acquired by Castillo Hermanos, a family-owned company and a leader in the Central American and Caribbean consumer market. The acquisition incorporates leading, scalable and complementary brands into the Castillo Hermanos beverage portfolio, giving it immediate access to main US retail outlets. The deal also facilitates the distribution of Castillo Hermanos’s brands, meeting nostalgia-driven demand from US Hispanic consumers.

Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, employing over 1,000 employees in the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cost Accountant supports the manufacturing finance function by assisting with product and plant cost analysis, inventory valuation, standard costing activities, and routine reporting. This entry-level role works closely with plant operations, supply chain, and finance to help investigate variances, support month-end close, and build a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with analysis of manufacturing and plant performance, including labor, material, and overhead costs, to support operational and financial decision-making
• Prepare routine standard cost and variance reports, research differences, and escalate issues as needed
• Support inventory valuation activities, including physical inventories, cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audit preparation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and other cost accounting entries
• Help maintain standard costing data, including bills of material and overhead assumptions
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost, margin, and profitability analyses under guidance from finance leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for manufacturing operations
• Assist in identifying material loss, waste, and production variances and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Follow internal controls, accounting policies, and established processes to help ensure accurate cost accounting and reporting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting exposure preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and an interest in developing expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, learn quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in manufacturing, consumer products is preferred
• Exposure to ERP systems or a standard cost environment is preferred

TRAVEL: Domestic, up to 20% 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.