Sr. Cost Accountant - Biotech - King of Prussia

The Sr. Cost Accountant will be a pivotal piece in the Accounting and Inventory process, and will oversee all aspects of cost accounting for the manufacturing firm. The Sr. Cost Accountant will be a key piece in linking plant operations and corporate finance for the manufacturing firm. The Sr. Cost Accountant will have the ability to have WFH flexibility, as the manufacturing firm has made it a priority to maintain good standards for their employees during changing times. Geographically this role will located in the King of Prussia, PA area.

Client Details

Our client is a large & global biotech firm with a presence globally. Our client is a leader in biotech, and specifically in their space. There is a strong emphasis to re-invest in employees within the biotech firm, and recently have completely renovated their office space. The firm has been serving the King of Prussia area, and globally for many years.

Description

• Collecting and analyzing data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs/variances and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Recording and reconciling departmental costs for use in controlling expenditure
• Executing the periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) financial close process with focus on inventory and cost of goods sold, including preparing and maintaining reporting schedule
• Drive process improvements in cost accounting processes and data flows throughout the accounting department.
• Execute key inventory and cost of goods sold process controls and ensure documentation of those controls adhere to audit requirements.

Profile

• 3-5 years in a Manufacturing environment - Cost Accounting preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Self-motivated
• MBA preferred
• Strong time management skills

Job Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ability to join a large, growing manufacturing firm

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