Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join our growing medical device organization. This role will be responsible for managing cost accounting functions within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, deep manufacturing experience, and a CPA license. This is a hybrid role with 4 days onsite required.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead all cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocations.
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Analyze manufacturing costs, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
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Partner with operations to monitor production costs, inventory levels, and efficiencies.
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Maintain and update standard costs and bills of materials (BOMs).
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost-related journal entries.
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Support financial close processes.
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
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Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
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Support audits and provide required documentation for internal and external auditors.
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Drive process improvements and system enhancements related to cost accounting.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or Master's Degree strongly preferred.
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5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device or regulated industry preferred).
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Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
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Experience with ERP systems.
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Solid understanding of GAAP.
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Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
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Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Experience supporting audits in a regulated industry.
