Neogen

Lead Cost Accountant

Neogen • $80K — $95K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 8 years' experience in cost accounting
  • Experience in managing direct reports
  • Proficiency in SAP is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills focused on cost and inventory

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support cost accounting functions across multiple sites
  • Analyze costs and identify savings opportunities
  • Resolve discrepancies in the inventory sub-ledger using ERP systems
  • Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs
  • Lead annual updates of standard costs
  • Perform month-end closing analysis for cost of sales
  • Collaborate on internal and external audit requests regarding cost accounting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to oversee a team
  • Involvement in diverse cost reduction projects
  • Engagement with internal and external audit processes
  • Support in budget preparation and product cost analysis
  • Conducive environment for challenging audits and SOX compliance
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COST ACCOUNTING:
  • Responsible for overseeing at least one direct report.
  • Manage and support cost accounting functions for multiple sites.
  • Conduct analysis of costs, identify opportunities for cost savings, and lead cost reduction projects.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies that occur within inventory sub-ledger within ERP.
  • Assist with review of quarterly inventory reserve calculation.
  • Perform analysis of actual versus standard variances.
  • Conduct annual standard cost update.
  • Perform month end closing cost of sales analysis.
  • Partner on both internal and external audit requests; administer cost accounting-related SOX controls.
  • Support budget preparations and analysis in regards to product costs.
  • Other responsibilities to be defined by Divisional Controller.


INVENTORY CONTROL:
  • Participate in divisional efforts in inventory reduction.
  • Track scrap and obsolete inventories.
  • Work closely with Operations on physical inventory counts.
  • Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, cycle counts, and other inventory functions as requested.
  • Other responsibilities to be defined by the Divisional Controller.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 8 years' experience in cost accounting
  • SAP experience preferred


About Neogen

Neogen Corporation is a publicly traded company that develops and markets products for food and animal safety. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Neogen's products include diagnostic test kits for foodborne pathogens, allergens, and drugs, as well as veterinary instruments and pharmaceuticals. The company's customers include food and beverage producers, animal producers, and veterinary clinics. Neogen has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. The company has been recognized for its innovation and has received numerous awards for its products and services.
Learn more about Neogen
Size
1,841 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$60.2 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+8%
Revenue
$433.2 million
NASDAQ
NEOG
* Ladders Estimates

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