Sr. Cost Analyst (Onsite in Lodi, CA)

Cepheid • Lodi, CA

105d • $88,900 - $125,000

About The Position

The Sr. Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial transactions and reporting. This position is part of the Finance department and will be located in Lodi, California (Onsite). At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct daily operational reports for production, labor, and expense that lead to forecasting, conduct weekly manufacturing variance identification, and handle cost accounting responsibilities such as item costing for new manufacturing items and during annual standard cost roll, monthly close entries and reporting for operations and capital asset expenses. You will also perform analysis and special projects such as Kaizens and process improvements, and work with Operations and supporting business units on cost analysis, forecasting, and annual budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in cost accounting -OR- Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, including cost accounting.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Accounting/Standard Cost Experience.
• ERP Systems Skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.
• SAP Experience.
• Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily operational reports for production, labor, and expense that lead to forecasting.
• Conduct weekly manufacturing variance identification.
• Handle cost accounting responsibilities such as item costing for new manufacturing items and during annual standard cost roll.
• Perform monthly close entries and reporting for operations and capital asset expenses.
• Perform analysis and special projects such as Kaizens and process improvements.
• Work with Operations and supporting business units on cost analysis, forecasting, and annual budget.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus/incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree