Cost Accountant II

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor product costing, including calculating and updating standard costs and supporting budgeting activities
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and present findings to leadership
• Analyze and close work orders, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation/amortization, and capital tracking
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting, providing required analysis, schedules, and documentation
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to improve processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process enhancements across accounting and operations

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory processes, and financial controls

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience with month-end and year-end close processes

Preferred Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Access, Word, PowerPoint a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MANMAN or Oracle)
• Familiarity with SQL and/or Power BI
• Experience in manufacturing or lean environments

Expected Travel

0-20%

Pay

The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retail Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

Application Information

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.