Cost Accountant

Location: Lionville

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for 3 days per week. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.

A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.

And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary This position will join a centralized cost accounting team located with West's Financial Services team. You will be responsible for the accounting across multiple manufacturing sites including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves to support accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies

Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process

Participate in other monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility

Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation

Calculate standard costing of products in SAP as part of new product workflow

Monitor variances to standard cost and correct any erroneous errors

Support the periodic cycle count process

Reconcile 3rd party warehouses

Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAPSupport and assist other functions within the business as required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Business with concentration in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience required Work Experience Minimum 3 years Accounting required Preferred Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERPUnderstanding of GAAP and internal control principles

Highly proficient in written and spoken English Working knowledge of MS Office or the willingness to learn it quickly with highly proficient Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Strong people skills – approachable, good listener, empathetic

Strong learning capacity

Ability to work independently in global environment

Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this

Job Description Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

Additional Requirements Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures

Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas and understand direction

Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations

Able to learn and apply new information or new skills

Read and interpret data, information and documents

Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize

Ability to make independent and sound judgments

Demonstrates enthusiasm, takes accountability and drives for results #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID Travel Requirements
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