Senior Cost Accountant

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

24d•$80,000 - $133,000

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly material and manufacturing variances, inventory reserves, inventory movement, costs of sales, and system cost flows. You'll be responsible for investigating data. This role collaborates with manufacturing to understand and communicate monthly operational cost variances, prepare monthly financial performance packages, and prepare monthly journal entries. The Sr. Cost Accountant reports to the Assistant Operations Controller. At Pharmavite, every employee has a stake in bringing the gift of health to life. We never shy away from disruptive innovation and tough challenges, because we're making real nutrition accessible to consumers everywhere in new and different ways. And because we know every nutriment, we make matters; we must make sure each one is just right before we make it ready for use. With this great responsibility comes the satisfaction that your contribution makes a real and significant difference. Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include: Reconcile inventory transactions and prepare monthly journal entries Design and prepare monthly Operations Financial Performance Package Support quarterly forecasting process and annual budget preparation Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in month end close process

Requirements

Experience in cost accounting working in a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated clear concise communication skills
Advanced Excel Skills
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Four-year college or university degree or its equivalent in Accounting or business related field
2+ years' experience in Cost Accounting, financial modeling and analysis in a Manufacturing environment
Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and general accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
Experience in JDEdwards, Oracle or related ERP system

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly material and manufacturing variances, inventory reserves, inventory movement, costs of sales, and system cost flows.
Investigate data.
Collaborate with manufacturing to understand and communicate monthly operational cost variances.
Prepare monthly financial performance packages.
Prepare monthly journal entries.
Reconcile inventory transactions and prepare monthly journal entries.
Design and prepare monthly Operations Financial Performance Package.
Support quarterly forecasting process and annual budget preparation.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in month end close process.