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Senior Analyst - Cost Accounting

Careers Integrated Resources Inc San Diego, CA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Senior Analyst - Cost Accounting
Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Duration: 7 months+ contract (Possibilities of Extension)

Pay Range: $50.72 - $51.72/hr. on W2

Support the month-end closing process for inventory including:
  • Ensure manufacturing and supply chain functions are observing proper manufacturing jobs, shipping & receiving cut-off procedures.
  • Investigate inventory variances including purchase price, usage/yield spend absorption and scrap with manufacturing leaders.
  • Determine the need for inventory reserves and assist with the preparation of the quarterly inventory memos.
 
Support the month-end close process for operations including:
  • Prepare assigned month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for inventory accounts.
  • Meet with department owners to determine monthly accruals relating to inventory transactions.
  • Prepare management reporting that includes analysis of budgetary variances and operational KPIs associated with production and material movement.
  • Support detailed income statement analytics for cost of goods sold and assist with balance sheet analytic for relevant accounts.
  • Prepare financial reporting and analysis covering product costing, site Gross Margins, trends and Key Performance Indicators with explanation of business drivers.
  • Work closely with the system administrator and coordinate with leadership to implement any necessary system changes related to inventory sub-ledger.
  • Ensure proper documentation and support is maintained for all accounting transactions associated with the position.
 
Support the budget and forecasting process for Manufacturing activities for commercial products:
  • Assist with preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts/” Latest Estimates/LEs”, including documentation of assumptions, risks and opportunities.
  • Own the standard costing process for any product lines supported by the position.
  • Provide insight on cost savings activities and lead cost reduction initiatives.
 
Support other functions including:
  • Assist Supply Operations team with coordination and completion of the year-end inventory count for all product lines supported by the position, including preparation of roll-forward and writing memo reporting the results of the inventory count.
  • Prepare standard costing for inventory including the collection and evaluation of all assumptions and inputs from manufacturing leadership.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for costing and inventory.
  • Implement and document SOX controls for areas of responsibility and support ongoing SOX internal control testing. Liaison with external auditors and other vendors to ensure requests are met timely.
  • Develop and document policies and procedures for financial close and management reporting processes managed by the position.
  • Assume responsibility for other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed necessary.
 
Requirements:
  • General knowledge of US GAAP and SOX, general accounting, and a thorough understanding of cost accounting, preferably in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life science industries.
  • Knowledge of and experience in internal accounting controls and preparing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting.
  • Cost and Inventory Accounting.
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office including Excel (expert level), Word, Power Point.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Job Type

Accounting

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

07/03/2025

Job ID

25-50510

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