Sr. Cost Accountant & Analyst - Valencia/Ventura

About this role

Description
AVITA Medical® is a therapeutic acute wound care company focused on transforming how patients heal. We develop and deliver innovative technologies that harness the body’s own healing capabilities to accelerate recovery and improve clinical outcomes.


Our flagship technology, RECELL®, uses a patient’s own skin to create Spray-On Skin™ at the point of care, enabling faster healing for patients with serious wounds, including burns and trauma. In the U.S., we also bring forward advanced wound care solutions such as Cohealyx® and PermeaDerm®, expanding our ability to support clinicians across the continuum of care.


At AVITA Medical, we are united by a shared purpose: to help patients heal faster - and to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.


Location:
Valencia/Travel to Ventura manufacturing plan 1-2x per week


Position Summary
The Sr. Cost Accountant & Analyst is responsible for accurately accounting of inventory under standard costing, calculation of product cost and variances, preparation and analysis of production margins, assisting with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with the audit preparation and requests, performing other accounting duties as assigned.


Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for products and manufacturing processes.
• Calculate product costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, purchase price, and production variances).
• Prepare monthly cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations.

Inventory Accounting

• Maintain accurate inventory costing within the ERP system.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle count programs.
• Analyze inventory reserves, excess and obsolete ...