What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at harrowhealth?
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Who is Harrow?
Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading North American ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company – where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow’s values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world – providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need. We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you’re the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of!
Harrow’s ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including:
- An expanding Posterior Portfolio including IHEEZO® and TRIESENCE®
- A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE® and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX® and TOBRADEX® ST
- A Specialty Anterior Segment product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO®, NEVANAC®, and VERKAZIA®
Position Overview
Leads the activities of product costing, manufacturing analysis and inventory valuation. Develops and maintains standard costs in a manufacturing process costing platform. Apply principles of cost accounting in comparing actual cost to estimates and analyze variances. Provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. Provide monthly material usage variances. Prepare month end reports and analysis. Provide accounting technical support in an integrated Oracle Fusion environment. Assist in testing/implementation of automation and enhancements in Oracle applications. Perform other duties as requested.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting.
- Support the Company’s cost and manufacturing accounting system; assist in developing standard costs and update annually or as appropriate.
- Audit, research and assist in closing work orders, posting all variances to the P&L.
- Assist in improving processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
- Assist in analyzing inventory valuations and determine the need for reserves.
- Assist in analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost.
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports, comparing standard costs to actual costs.
- Assist in the development of strong controls that facilitate accurate perpetual inventory amounts.
- Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
- Conduct physical inventories and monitor cycle count program.
- Assist in the reconciliation of quarterly physical inventory counts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum of 2 solid years of Accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
- Good communication skills; presents numerical data effectively.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, with strong attention to detail.
Computer Skills
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite;
- ERP system (Oracle Fusion, Netsuite, Dynamics, or related) experience preferred.
