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• Costing & Internal Auditing McKee Foods Corporation medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Tennessee, Collegedale 10260 McKee Road (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars.

Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll 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, you'll 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, you'll 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, you'll 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. . It's a great fit for someone with a bachelor's 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

Execute 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 & 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 & 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 & 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, CMA, 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