Senior Cost Accountant

Our client, a healthcare products manufacturer, has an opportunity available for a talented Sr. Cost Accountant.  This is a work from home position, going into the office as needed.

Job Summary:
You be responsible for determining cost of raw material, labor, overhead and value of inventory while also contributing to acquisition integrations and other ad hoc projects as needed.

Job Duties:
• Execute monthly close responsibilities according to schedule for assigned scope areas by verifying accuracy of journal entries and variance reporting;
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations timely and prepare supporting documentation for assigned scope areas;
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in inventory accounting transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment within the general ledger;
• Lead and execute variance capitalization analysis and reporting, including material usage & purchase price variances, direct and indirect labor and manufacturing overhead variances and work with Financial Planning and Analysis to incorporate into monthly variance reporting;
• Work with Financial Planning and Analysis to incorporate variance analysis, annual plan and quarterly forecast changes into standard cost rolls per company process;
• Participate with cross functional team to properly cost changes in existing BOMs, prepare BOM cost estimates and creation of new items/BOMs;
• Support other manufacturing operating activities, as needed (cycle counts, physical inventory, etc.);
• Work with the Company’s external auditors to provide requested information and explain the substance of the transaction for assigned scope areas;
• Identify areas in cost accounting to improve processes and lead contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (close cycle time, capitalization, perpetual inventory, standard cost rolls, etc.);
• Execute acquisition integration activities related to cost accounting (opening balance sheet inventory, month end close, standard cost/ERP deployment, etc.);
• Support other enterprise-wide accounting activities as needed
• Some travel required

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting;
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years of related experience in Cost Accounting;
• Experience working with operations, engineering and manufacturing team members on the development and analysis of cost standards;
• CPA and/or Public accounting experience is a plus;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Advanced User) and experience working with ERP systems;
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS is a plus

Key Traits:
• High energy, positive, collaborative, approachable, team oriented work style and ability to follow through with a very high level of customer satisfaction;
• Results oriented Willing to roll-up-the-sleeves, work around barriers, and get the job done;
• Exceptional attention to detail and good follow-up skills;
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task and keep to deadlines;
• Solid communication skills Ability to be effective both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to track and document results accurately

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting;
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years of related experience in Cost Accounting;
• Experience working with operations, engineering and manufacturing team members on the development and analysis of cost standards;
• CPA and/or Public accounting experience is a plus;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Advanced User) and experience working with ERP systems;
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS is a plus

Key Traits:
• High energy, positive, collaborative, approachable, team oriented work style and ability to follow through with a very high level of customer satisfaction;
• Results oriented Willing to roll-up-the-sleeves, work around barriers, and get the job done;
• Exceptional attention to detail and good follow-up skills;
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task and keep to deadlines;
• Solid communication skills Ability to be effective both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to track and document results accurately