Cost Accountant (Manufacturing & Production)
Fort Worth, TX 76118
Recruited by: Nydia Villegas | Recruiter | Sovereign Pharmaceuticals LLC See all my Jobs

Hiring Company: Sovereign Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Compensation: to be determined
Expires: Apr 20, 2021

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Job Description

Job Description
Position: Cost Accountant
Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports to: Controller
Job Brief:
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support the Company’s general accounting and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Analyze cost of goods sold and gross margin with an emphasis on product profitability and production variances.
• Update and audit material costs as required.
• Assist in periodic cycle counts of inventory.
• Ensure inventory procedures are being followed.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Update item general ledger accounts as necessary.
• Determine bill of materials changes that may be needed for products and provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Analyze standard costing assumptions and develop monthly reporting to assess budget versus actual results.
• Analyze and report on equipment utilization and availability.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Assist in the budgeting/forecasting process.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in the role of Cost Accountant.
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Fourth Shift.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Experience developing financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, pharmaceutical industry a plus.
• BS Degree in Accounting.