Cost Accountant II

CONMED • City of Utica, NY

52d • $70,480 - $109,768 • Onsite

About The Position

CONMED has an outstanding opportunity for a Cost Accountant II to contribute to the success of a global medical device company. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented finance professional with strong experience in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial reporting. This position plays a critical role in leading accounting activities across the inventory cycle—including product costing, valuation, financial analysis, and internal controls—while partnering cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy, process efficiency, and informed decision-making. This role is based in Utica, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory processes, and financial controls

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Access, Word, PowerPoint a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MANMAN or Oracle)
• Familiarity with SQL and/or Power BI
• Experience in manufacturing or lean environments

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor product costing, including calculating and updating standard costs and supporting budgeting activities
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and present findings to leadership
• Assist with inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Analyze and close work orders, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation/amortization, and capital tracking
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting, providing required analysis, schedules, and documentation
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to improve processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process enhancements across accounting and operations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level