Description

We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of accounting tasks, including overhead and labor cost analysis, inventory risk analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory costs. Additionally, you will be involved in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, and will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis of overhead and labor allocation

• Assist in the analysis of inventory reserves and coordinate with Operations for timely updates and disposition

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory costs, and review variances

• Complete month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and P& L accounts

• Review SOX controls to ensure adherence to internal controls

• Assist with the closing and audit activities, including preparation of PBC schedules

• Manage the maintenance of the cost accounting system

• Coordinate the preparation of operating budgets

• Special projects as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• SOX experience

• Inventory accounting expertise

• Proficiency in NetSuite

• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions

For more information on this Sr. Cost Accountant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013190534.

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