Senior Inventory and Cost Accountant 1

Overview

This role reports to the Associate Director, Inventory & Cost Accounting and focuses on supporting the development and execution of accounting policies, operations, and internal controls related to inventory and costing. The position ensures accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and performance analysis while collaborating with accounting, technical operations, and supply chain teams to enhance profitability.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting schedules
• Prepare and execute cost accounting activities such as standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Manage inventory accounting processes including balance reviews, aging analysis, and reserve assessments
• Ensure inventory accounting aligns with company policies and support technical accounting analyses as needed
• Coordinate with third-party logistics vendors and contract manufacturing organizations to gather data supporting inventory accounting and reporting
• Maintain internal controls and support audit requirements by preparing schedules, maintaining documentation, and responding to audit inquiries
• Assist with revenue accounting activities including closing support, reconciliations, analytics, and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and automate recurring tasks to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business administration field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant and progressive accounting experience
• Experience in commercialized therapeutic biotechnology companies preferred
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting processes including valuation, physical inventory, manufacturing and costing, and standard cost accounting conventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory cost accounting in a NetSuite environment
• Public accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primarily desk-based work with extended periods of sitting
• Intermittent telephone communication and keyboard use
• Some walking and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs may be required
• Work environment noise level is typically low to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Travel

• Up to 5% travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $83,000 - $104,000
• Additional compensation includes discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health insurance plans covering medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families
• Paid time off includes 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar beliefs, disability, marital or civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.