Senior Cost Accountant

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Job Description Summary: We are recruiting for an energetic and growth-minded Senior Cost Accountant to support our Inventory team, based in Madison, WI.
The candidate we are looking for should have excellent organizational and analytical skills, be detailed-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to comfortably work under pressure to deliver on tight deadlines.
To succeed in this position, you are confident, thorough, and are passionate about working in a purpose-driven, global organization.
Top candidates will have the ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team, as well as independently, and should be forward-thinking.
The Senior Cost Accountant will work directly with the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Finance business teams to ensure accurate and proper costing of inventory as well as perform financial and operational analyses, to drive supportable decisions and results, in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
The Senior Cost Accountant will support the Company’s internal and external audits, SOX program, and SEC reporting requirements that come with working for a public company.
Key Responsibilities: * Run various financial reports required for month/quarter/year-end close.
* Prepare and enter journal entries relating to inventory and cost of goods sold.
* Prepare monthly account reconciliations, with supporting documentation.
* Work with various departments to gather information to support the close process.
* Review new standard costs and activation of costs in foreign entities.
* Assist the Plant Controller with variance analysis related to capitalized variances.
* Ownership of perpetual inventory for multiple entities * Assist with research on general inventory questions.
* Analyze and assist with the quarterly DHL to SAP reconciliation.
* Maintain relationships with various business partners.
* Preparation of required SOX and audit schedules.
* Maintain document controls, processes and procedures needed to ensure SOX compliance.
* Assist with and ensure successful internal and external audits.
* Ensure process integrity within manufacturing inventory and intercompany inventory, while working with cross-functional peers to resolve process issues.
Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
* Minimum 2+ years experience as a staff accountant or cost accountant.
* Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, sum-ifs, etc.
) and other MS Office product knowledge.
* Strong accounting knowledge, with a track record of being detail-oriented.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate findings into relevant, actionable processes and recommendations.
* Strong organizational, planning, and tactical execution abilities * Team player with proven ability to work in a collaborative and growing environment.
* Highly committed, results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership for driving assignments to closure.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Confident and comfortable interacting with cross-functional business teams and leadership.
#LI-BB To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
EEO Statement At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further.
We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Accuray Pay Transparency Statement: Accuray pay ranges vary based on work location.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process.
Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity.
Job Type: Full-time