Sr. Cost Accountant

Overview

A Senior Cost Accountant position is available reporting to the Director of Finance. This role supports cost and inventory accounting functions across multiple manufacturing sites within a life sciences and healthcare business unit. The position is remote but requires proximity to facilities in Rohnert Park, CA or Oak Harbor, WA for occasional on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and analyze daily manufacturing activities, providing variance analysis and partnering with site operations for root cause resolution
• Perform daily cost accounting tasks including cycle count and inventory adjustments, new part costing, and engineering change order reviews
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of work orders weekly and monthly, analyzing and explaining variances
• Conduct monthly inventory general ledger to perpetual reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform quarterly excess, obsolete, and zero usage analyses
• Calculate direct material index and analyze month-over-month changes
• Conduct quarterly intercompany profit elimination analysis
• Lead financial aspects of annual physical inventories in partnership with sites
• Complete monthly compliance reporting per company policies
• Analyze material variances and recommend or implement process improvements
• Analyze labor efficiencies and coordinate with operations on variance drivers
• Complete SOX audits and implement corrective actions related to cost and inventory
• Oversee annual cost rolls including labor and burden studies
• Recommend and implement process improvements and standardization across multiple manufacturing sites
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting for manufacturing operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Experience with standard cost methodology
• Proficiency with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP Web Intelligence; familiarity with OneStream, Power BI, and other Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a virtual team environment
• Understanding of fundamental financial concepts, practices, and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $97,000 to $145,400, with an anticipated hiring range of $100,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more

Location

This is a remote position; however, candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance to either Rohnert Park, CA or Oak Harbor, WA locations for occasional on-site work, training, or team events.

Additional Information

Certain positions require compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which may require candidates to be U.S. Persons as defined by these regulations.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.