Description

Robert Half is assisting a growing medical device company in Durham, North Carolina that is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant. This position will be primarily responsible for the accurate financial reporting of manufacturing and production costs. This role is a highly visible role within the Global Finance organization and will assist in implementing and improving financial systems that support the costing of our manufacturing process. the ideal candidate will possess 5 years of cost accounting experience and experience with SAP.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and analyze cost standards

• Prepare cost accounting journal entries and corresponding reconciliations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries, analyze inventory balances, and prepare inventory roll forward

• Review slow-moving inventory for obsolescence and record necessary inventory reserves

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures related to inventory management, application of manufacturing overhead, and overall costing

• Prepare periodic reports comparing standard to actual costs

• Provide management with cost and comparative reports to indicate need for change in pricing

• Provide support for annual physical inventories and cycle counts

• Continually improve accounting for global manufacturing processes and procedures by identifying areas to streamline, automate, or refine

• Assist with intercompany activity of subsidiaries including elimination entries allowing for accurate consolidated reporting

• Assist in the validation of revenue and cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.

Skills:

• Budget Processes

• Cost Accounting

• Cost Analysis

• Standard Cost Accounting

• Inventory Analysis

• Variance Analysis

• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Month End Close

• SAP

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cost Accounting

• Proficiency in Budget Processes and Cost Analysis

• Demonstrated experience in Standard Cost Accounting and Inventory Analysis

• Solid understanding and experience with Variance Analysis

• Proficient in managing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Experience in Month End Close processes

• Must possess strong skills in using SAP

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

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