Description:As a key member of Healthcare Manufacturing company's growing and hardworking Finance team, the Cost Accountant will support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and audit activities and also supports various projects related to inventory and cost.Responsibilities:Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.Participate in the quarter-end and year-end audit and prepare supporting documents for auditor review.Work with Operations to review inventory to ensure appropriate reserve, usage adjustment, and timely disposition.Work with Operations to review Supplier Liability to ensure appropriate reserve.Collaborate with the team to resolve inventory discrepancies.Complete month end journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing variances.Complete Financial Statement analysis, including Balance Sheet & Income Statement.Review SOX controls and process documents to ensure adherence of internal controls and ensure process integrity within Cost/Inventory and work with team members to resolve process issues and implement process improvements.Perform standard cost review on a quarterly basis and work closely with Operations to justify standard cost changes and provide impact analysis for review and approval.Partner with the Operations team on inventory costing processes and inputs.Maintain the accuracy of inventory costs and ensure that all inventory reporting requirements are satisfied.Monitor all transactions involving inventory to ensure the perpetual inventory records are maintained.Reconcile inventory in all locations to reports or physical counts.Perform analysis of margin and inventory reports.Review standard costs and update periodically.Additional Skills & Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong understanding of inventory accounting theory, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to problem solve and make relevant recommendations requiredProficiency with Microsoft Office programs, with advanced skill in Excel(Pivot tables, vlookups, sumif's)Experience within the manufacturing or life sciences industries preferredSAP experience preferred.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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