Operations Cost Accountant

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA -

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Immediate27 Jan, 2025Not Specified27 Oct, 20243 year(s) or aboveStrategy,Financial Planning,Financial Reporting,Tax,Corporate Development,Accounting Standards,Cost Accounting,Communication Skills,Powerpoint,Finance,Excel,Hyperion,PerspectivesNoNo
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Description:

EDUCATION

  • Required: An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • CPA and/or CMA preferred

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3 years of finance and/or accounting experience preferably in operations accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES.

  • Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and cost accounting.
  • Proficient user of Excel; experience with QAD ERP (or equivalent) PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desired
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen business performance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Non

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Month-End Close Process: ensuring all financial transactions for the month are accurately recorded and reconciled promptly. Tasks include preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting in financial reporting.
  • Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, including direct materials, labor, and overheads, to ensure accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Inventory Management: Supervise inventory levels, track usage, and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring accurate valuation and minimizing waste or shortages.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and finance, to streamline processes and optimize cost-efficiency.
  • Variance Analysis: Monitor and analyze cost variances, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to align with budgeted targets.
  • Process Optimization: Identify areas for process improvement within finance and manufacturing operations, recommending and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency without compromising quality.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive reports on manufacturing costs, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making by senior management.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in all cost accounting activities.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities for cost reduction, develop and implement standard processes, and contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and profitability.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)

Financial Services

Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit

Finance

Graduate

Business finance or accounting

Proficient

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Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA