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Inventory Cost Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to join a dynamic biotech company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and analyzing inventory costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and the ability to collaborate across various departments to optimize processes and maintain compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed cost analyses for raw materials, labor, and overhead, factoring in unique challenges such as long production cycles and perishable materials.<br>• Differentiate and track costs associated with research and development (R& D) versus commercial production, ensuring proper categorization for accounting purposes.<br>• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between standard and actual costs, highlighting areas for improved efficiency.<br>• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and write-offs.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports on inventory, margins, and variances, while reconciling subledger and general ledger balances.<br>• Record journal entries and support forecasting and budgeting processes to aid in financial planning.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and assist with both internal and external audits.<br>• Use NetSuite to streamline inventory management processes and enhance real-time visibility.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments to optimize inventory procedures and maintain stock levels.<br>• Assist the FP& A team in calculating product-level profitability, including biologics-specific metrics like square centimeter costing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory or cost accounting within manufacturing, distribution, or healthcare industries.<br>• Proficiency with NetSuite inventory, costing, and reporting modules.<br>• Strong knowledge of U.S. accounting standards and cost accounting methodologies, including weighted average and standard costing.<br>• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data reconciliation.<br>• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with teams such as warehouse, operations, and finance.<br>• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
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  • Las Vegas, NV
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to join a dynamic biotech company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and analyzing inventory costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and the ability to collaborate across various departments to optimize processes and maintain compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed cost analyses for raw materials, labor, and overhead, factoring in unique challenges such as long production cycles and perishable materials.<br>• Differentiate and track costs associated with research and development (R& D) versus commercial production, ensuring proper categorization for accounting purposes.<br>• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between standard and actual costs, highlighting areas for improved efficiency.<br>• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and write-offs.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports on inventory, margins, and variances, while reconciling subledger and general ledger balances.<br>• Record journal entries and support forecasting and budgeting processes to aid in financial planning.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and assist with both internal and external audits.<br>• Use NetSuite to streamline inventory management processes and enhance real-time visibility.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments to optimize inventory procedures and maintain stock levels.<br>• Assist the FP& A team in calculating product-level profitability, including biologics-specific metrics like square centimeter costing.
  • 2025-09-04T01:44:30Z

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