Cost Accountant - Manufacturing - Lehigh Valley

Company: Michael Page
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Excellent opportunity that is open due to internal promotion. Great for a Cost Accountant looking for development and growth with a global Pharma company. Client DetailsThe Cost Accountant - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing will be a key part of the Finance and Operations team for a global Pharma Manufacturing Company based out of the Lehigh Valley, PA. The position is 2 days a week on site, 3 days remote. If you would like to learn more, please review the job description and apply for further consideration.DescriptionThe Cost Accountant - Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Manage standard cost system and perform monthly closing
• Calculate and analyze variances and reserves by product line
• Prepare monthly cost analysis reports and present to management
• Analyze consolidated cost of sales and inventory for quarterly audits
• Manage the annual physical inventory and monitor cycle counting processes
• Report on gross margin and inventory by product line, and other critical metrics
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory valuations
• Calculate and maintain excess and obsolete inventory reporting
• Partner with operations to solve problems, improve processes and work-flow
• Prepare consolidated annual manufacturing budget and development of standard costs
• Prepare transfer pricing analysis to support worldwide policies
• Provide guidance on cost accounting issues
• Coordinate inventory and cost analyses for European plant operations
• Assist with monthly consolidation process
• Assist with worldwide SOX compliance programProfileThe Cost Accountant position requires the following skill sets and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field
  • 2-5 years in Cost Accounting within the Manufacturing industry
  • Strong communication skills with Finance and Operations Leaders
  • Standards, operating rate, cost analysis, fixed assets
  • Need to be high-energy, hard-working, motivated - *ambitious-minded accountant who wants to grow in their career*Job Offer
    • Base Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
    • Bonus eligiblity
    • 401k plan
    • PTO
    • Insurance Coverage - Health, Vision, Dental
    • Additional training and benefits
    • Upward mobility potentialMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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