Senior Cost Accountant, Manufacturing & Inventory Costing
Overview
owns costing and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting at scale. Leads standard cost development, variance analysis, and process improvements to drive financial accuracy. Collaborates with cross functional teams on month end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audits. This role offers growth within a biotech manufacturing environment and opportunities to optimize cost controls across locations.
What You'll Do9
- 1Build standard cost models and labor and overhead rates for high volume production.
- 2Design and analyze product and project costs including material variances and labor efficiencies to drive improvements.
- 3Conduct physical inventory count reconciliations and reduce discrepancies.
- 4Support month end general ledger close and prepare journal entries for cost and inventory.
- 5Assist in budget, forecast, and variance analysis to inform leadership decisions.
- 6Develop process improvements and procedural controls for cost accounting processes.
- 7Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and other internal and external financial reporting.
- 8Support financial reviews and audits conducted by independent auditors.
- 9Engage in special cost accounting projects as required.
Requirements5
- 15-10+ years standard Cost Accounting/Analysis experience in a large manufacturing environment
- 2Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
- 3Bilingual in English and Spanish
- 4Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and v lookups
- 5Valid driver’s license, current proof of insurance and clean driving record
Salary Insight
$95k per year
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