Cost Accountant

DUTIES

• Identify, prepare, analyze and report manufacturing variances, scrap, related product returns and develop margin analyses by business.
  


• Review standard costing and job costing models, reserve methodologies to identify opportunities for standardization and process improvement.
  


• Conduct research and perform analytical studies relating to cost analyses and profitability.
  


• Identify and quantify cost savings from manufacturing operational improvements.
  


• Coordinate information and business requirements to various business units and departments.
  


• Coordinate with IT department for system issues and improvements.
  


• Maintain inventory and cost accuracy within the ERP system including existing and new parts and materials.
  


• Support and assist year-end reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others. (i.e. R&D tax credit, cost sharing and transfer pricing models)
  


• Assist in period end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory valuation, inventory roll forward reconciliation and period end analyses as required.
  


• Direct all cycle counts and yearly physical inventories.
  


• Identify opportunities for process improvement employing best practice operational excellence principles.
  


• Building and maintaining strong internal relations with internal customers
  


• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Accounting
  


• CPA and/or CMA certification required.
  


• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in manufacturing as well as public accounting experience.
  


• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  


• Exposure to a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
  


• Excellent communication skills.
  


• Experience working with Oracle EBS ERP systems is preferred or SAP accepted.
  


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  


• Strong analytical ability required.
  

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.