Senior Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Essential

• Responsible for monitoring inventory control activities including but not limited to reconciling physical vs perpetual records, cycle counts, material transfers, determining excess, obsolete & scrap materials, validating the various inventory balances (raw materials, work in process (WIP) and finished goods) as well as the cost of goods sold.
• Responsible for monthly materials pass-through charges
• Participate in month-end process and post all adjustments related to inventory; prepare reconciliation workpapers for each inventory balance sheet account.
• Responsible in maintaining standard cost (materials & labor) updates as needed.
• Assist in creating a model to capture actual manufacturing cost (materials, labor & overhead) in order to determine product pricing.
• Provide auditors (internal/external) schedules & explanations as needed for any inquiries related to inventory or manufacturing cost.
• Work closely with other departments providing feedback on proper treatment/posting of overhead expenses.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing & materials management team to ensure proper procedures are established to account for inventory movements & assist them to be audited.
• Responsible for banking entries and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets including CER spending tracking and ensure assets are put into service and disposed properly

Supplementary Responsibilities
? Execute ad-hoc reports or projects as requested
? Performs other related duties or projects as business needs require at the direction of management.
Education and experience:

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience are required and 2-3 years of cost accounting experience preferred
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting theories US GAAP/IFRS
• Detail oriented, highly organized and self-starter who sets and achieves aggressive goals.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Adapts to new situations & work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer skills.
• Experienced in ERP and financial systems.

Salary Description
$76,500 - $104,000