Senior Cost Accountant

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Job Summary
The Cost Accountant is responsible for monitoring the detailed inventory in the Company's ERP system while providing Variance analysis, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and support various projects related to inventory and cost as well as reporting on MFG/Operations financials.
Essential Functions

• Prepare account analysis reports pertaining to cost and inventory including reconciliation to the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts.

• Run weekly Inventory accounting, identifying issues and sending to appropriate members to fix.

• Run GL and analyze expenses for each department-identifying and correcting entries as needed.

• Month-End: Assist in reconciling INV and identifying and resolving variance issues.

• Monitor weekly fluctuations and activity regarding inventory transactions and COGS variances.

• Analyze Freight in/out, material usage for warranty and outside service charges.

• Work with Operations to review usage adjustment, and timely disposition.

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing department expenses for monthly reviews including forecast and budget.

• Monitor inventory transactions, analyze inventory reports, and review standard costs.

• Work with manufacturing personnel in order to control/analyze standard costs for materials, labor and overhead.

• Responsible for American Express Corporate Credit Card program.

• Work with manufacturing to collect data for materials, labor and overhead.

• Provide monthly chart tracking of inventory – adding variance commentary month over month.

• Manage inventory tracking, inventory control and direct labor cost and absorption analysis.

• Monitor monthly headcount and labor expenses

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field is desired.

• 5+ years of experience in Cost Accounting or Operations Finance including 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment with Inventory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines

• Excellent follow-through and meticulous eye for detail

• Strong team player willing to share responsibility to accomplish goals

• Computer skills, including Excel and Oracle Cloud, are required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patient's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The annual salary for this position is:

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.