Senior Cost Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Nemera Department: BG/VH Finance
  • Legal entity: Nemera Vernon Hills

Company Description

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

Job Description

Position Purpose: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. Managing and analyzing all cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost control and operational efficiency

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop and maintain accurate standard costing for products, including labor, materials, and overhead.
  • Analyze production costs and variances, including purchase price, material usage, labor, and overhead.
  • Prepare monthly cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory valuation reports.
  • Support & Analyze month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and operations teams to monitor cost trends and ensure cost accuracy.
  • Conduct inventory analysis, including cycle counts, and reconciliation. (Support the Supply Chain and Warehouse teams)
  • Support the annual budget process by providing cost projections and analysis. (Support the Lean team)
  • Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and company policies.
  • Recommend process improvements for cost accounting procedures and systems.
  • Participate in ERP system enhancements or implementations related to costing and inventory modules.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, major in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with progressive responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
  • Experience with ERP systems, advanced level in SAP FI/CO environment
  • High attention to detail and high analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to communicate autonomously analytical details across departments
  • Well-developed organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial analysis tools

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • CMA certification or progress toward it
  • Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environments is a nice to have

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Office Environment

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company. 

PAY RANGE: $100,000 - $115,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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