Staff Accountant

About this role

This position supports the Company's inventory and cost accounting functions by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory analyses, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant – Inventory & Cost Accounting partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation, product costing, and financial reporting. This role also supports SOX compliance, internal controls, inventory audits, and continuous process improvement within a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, reserves, accruals, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Perform account analyses and explain monthly balance fluctuations.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Prepare inventory reconciliations and inventory roll-forwards.
• Assist with inventory valuation and inventory reserve calculations.
• Analyze PPV, WOV, standard cost, and inventory variances.
• Support annual standard cost updates and periodic standard cost maintenance.
• Assist with inventory transaction reviews and costing analysis.
• Prepare inventory and COGS reporting for management.

Operational Support

• Support warehouse cycle count and annual field inventory audit programs.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to investigate inventory and costing issues.
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Controls & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support SOX compliance and internal control documentation.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP and company policies.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Assist with recurring management reporti...