Cost Accountant

West Pharmaceutical Services • Uwchlan Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost Accountant joins West’s centralized cost accounting team within the Financial Services team. The role is responsible for accounting across multiple manufacturing sites, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. It supports accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close activities, standard costing, inventory controls, and compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The position is hybrid, with onsite work required three days per week, and includes travel of up to 10% (up to 26 business days per year). No relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, exchange ideas, and understand direction.
• Ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Ability to learn and apply new information or skills.
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Ability to multitask, work under time constraints, solve problems, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Enthusiasm, accountability, and a results-driven approach.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably using SAP or another ERP.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Highly proficient written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of MS Office or willingness to learn it quickly, with highly proficient Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including approachability, listening, and empathy.
• Strong learning capacity.
• Ability to work independently in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing accounting and inventory reserve journal entries to support accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
• Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process.
• Participate in monthly close activities for plants within the area of responsibility.
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation.
• Calculate product standard costs in SAP as part of the new product workflow.
• Monitor variances to standard cost and correct errors.
• Support the periodic cycle count process.
• Reconcile third-party warehouses.
• Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP.
• Support and assist other business functions as required.
• Follow relevant SOPs and comply with company safety and quality policies.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• Global career opportunities, including international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives.
• Community volunteerism opportunities through West without Borders and other charitable programs.

What This Job Offers

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