About This Role
Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a passion for manufacturing, inventory analysis, and operational excellence? We're looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to play a key role in supporting inventory accuracy, cost analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting within a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
What You Will Work On
- Analyze and report manufacturing variances, including PPV (Purchase Price Variance) and cost revaluations
- Prepare and support Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory calculations
- Assist with Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) inventory valuation
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Production, and Warehouse teams during month-end close to resolve inventory issues
- Review work orders and identify inventory or material issues that impact financial accuracy
- Lead the MRB (Material Review Board) process, including inventory disposition and destruction activities
- Monitor inventory aging and aging work orders while identifying opportunities to reduce excess inventory
- Perform inventory analysis using data from ERP systems, warehouse operations, and production reporting
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and operational metrics to improve inventory performance
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations supporting inventory and cost accounting
- Support SOX compliance, internal controls, and external/internal audit requests
- Drive continuous improvement by developing new reporting and analytical solutions
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- Inventory Accounting
- Standard Costing
- Manufacturing Variances
- PPV
- Inventory Revaluation
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- SOX Controls
- Advanced Excel skills
- ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing
Preferred Experience- Manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry experience
- KPI reporting and dashboard development
- Inventory control and warehouse operations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
What You Can Expect
- An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
- Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
- Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
