Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in Cost Accounting, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report manufacturing variances, including PPV 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry experience
• KPI reporting and dashboard development experience
• Inventory control and warehouse operations experience
• Experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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).

Pay

Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.