Cost Accountant

Company: Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Location: Somerset
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Cost AccountantLocation: Somerset, New JerseyPurposeTo support the Director of Finance in matters relating to overall company accounting functions.Your ResponsibilitiesCoordinate month end closing processes and journal entries.Oversee invoice processing.Analysis of G/L account reconciliations.Oversee intercompany accounting processes.Review cycle count procedures with inventory team and document variances monthly. Assist in yearly inventory audit with external auditors.Work with operation team to coordinate the fixed asset cycle (purchase, AUC, retirement, or impairment).Support annual audits (internal/external).Provide timely and accurate KPI's including deviations from planned spending, service level (on-time deliveries), back orders, inventory turnover, gross margins, etc.Review, investigate and explain production variances on a routine basis.Monthly management reporting actual vs. planned, material, labor variance, inventory net changes (reserves, revaluation, cycle count), etc.Maintain knowledge of current accounting concepts.Support Value Stream managers in Lean business transformation initiatives.Support ad hoc reporting and analysis.Perform other related duties as required and assigned.Your QualificationsWorking knowledge of SAP costing attributes required.High intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow management, general finance and budgeting knowledge, and generally accepted accounting principles.Effective problem solver.2+ years in the Life Sciences (preferably medical devices) industry.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Capable of working in a fast-paced, transformative environment.Self-starter and passionate about contributing to the delivery of life saving/sustaining products.Success at change management (orchestrating, enabling and/or participating).Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concept.Physical DemandsAbility to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation. Occasionally required to stand, move about inside the office area to access files. Frequently communicates with employees of all levels as well as outside vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Let's achieve our goal togetherIf you are looking for a job where you can contribute actively, develop personally and professionally and make a lasting difference then this is the right place for you. As an international family business with a long-term perspective, we know that it is our 3500 employees that are the key to our success. Lets achieve our goal together: Making people smile.Our Employee BenefitsHealth, Dental, & Vision Insurance401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsTuition Reimbursement Programs & More!

Ivoclar Vivadent Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

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