Associate Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting
Conagra Brands
- Location
- Oakdale, California
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $59k – $79k/yr
- H-1B history
- 7 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will perform analyses and reporting for assigned tasks and support other financial projects and analysis of business operations. May perform business partnering, analytics, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecasting, reporting, and period close. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Be a partner on accounting and finance related questions. This will involve the ability to assess needs and identify gaps to produce reporting and communication to multiple departments. Report daily on plant operations, including volume reporting, labor analysis, line efficiency, and yield loss. Communicate changes to partners by providing specific, applicable, and forward-looking commentary. Analyze inventory for accuracy and identify potential issues. Review processes to identify improvement opportunities. Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end closing process, including Journal Entries, reviewing Process Order variances, and reviewing general ledger for accurate financial records. Collaborate with production teams to analyze data, identify areas for cost reduction, and improve processes. Partner with Engineering team to Capitalize Projects, tag assets, and review the Fixed Asset register for accuracy and reporting of Idled Assets. Ensure processes are followed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Spend 20% of your time on the floor engaging with multiple teams. Provide ad hoc reporting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) support. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree required in accounting or finance. 1+ years of cost accounting experience. Experience in cost accounting, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts. Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge. Experience thinking critically, including using analytics, benchmarking, and insights to produce meaningful strategies and solutions. Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel proficiency required with formulas such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables. Experience with SAP a plus Number of Days in Office: 5 #LI-HL1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender,