Sr. Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Permanent

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years cost experience
• Background in manufacturing
• Proficiency with SAP
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing plants (e.g.: Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Fermentation).
• Prior experience with cost analysis (actuals vs. budget, prior year, standard costs).
• Experience with gross margin analysis by product.
• Experience of managing prepaids/advances and payroll & benefits.
  
  

Job Description

The Cost Accountant will play a key role in preparing and reviewing inventory reconciliations, creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting the period-end close and audit process. This position requires strong technical accounting skills in cost analysis, inventory management, financial reporting, and ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public and private accounting experience, hands-on ERP expertise, and a solid understanding of cost control processes. This is an important role within the Supply Chain Accounting team, requiring excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries related to accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and recurring entries.
• Record and reconcile supplier advances, prepaid expenses, payroll costs, and other monthly accruals.
• Generate and analyze financial reports to meet period-end reporting and audit requirements, including creating roll-forward schedules.
• Create, maintain, and present key reports to management to help drive timely business decisions.
• Compile and analyze monthly inventory reports from multiple sources, identifying variances in SAP.
• Assist with job process reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial accounts in accordance with accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain clear documentation supporting financial movements in inventory.
• Collaborate with various accounting teams and the supply chain department.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts across accounting and supply chain functions.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of recent experience as a Cost Accountant, Corporate Accountant, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO, including using SAP T-Codes for cost analysis, inventory reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Proficiency with enterprise software applications.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIF, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to process improvement and financial performance enhancement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in manufacturing environments (e.g., Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Fermentation).
• Previous experience with cost analysis (actuals vs. budget, prior year, and standard costs).
• Experience conducting gross margin analysis by product.
• Familiarity with managing prepaids/advances, payroll, and benefits.
  
  

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.