Senior Cost Accountant

Tunnell Consulting•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance for both commercial and clinical programs. You will help manage financial reporting, inventory analysis, and costing activities, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
3+ years of accounting experience (public company preferred; biotech/pharma a plus)
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting
Experience with Oracle ERP (Fusion preferred)
Understanding of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills, including Excel
Good organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication and teamwork skills, including working with cross-functional teams and external partners
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work collaboratively
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation
Partner with internal teams on project tracking, manufacturing updates, and purchasing activities
Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts
Support audits and quarterly reviews, including working with auditors
Analyze monthly purchase price and manufacturing variances
Reconcile inventory and CMO reports with Supply Chain
Prepare monthly inventory reports, including reconciliations and variance analysis including roll-forward report
Monitor inventory transactions (receipts, work orders, cost of goods sold)
Assist with standard cost development and variance analysis
Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts
Monitor and review industry movement and transactions such as workorder completions, material receipts and product cost of goods sold
Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain documentation
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy