Job description

MP Biomedicals is dedicated to giving scientists and researchers quality tools and superior service to aid them in their quest for ground-breaking discovery. We manufacture and sell more than 10,000 products and are one of the only companies in the industry to offer a comprehensive line of life science, fine chemical, and diagnostics products.

Working at MP Biomedicals

At MP Biomedicals, we are striving to make the world a better place. Whether our work has us developing innovative new products or supporting customers to keep their projects on track, our teams come together to help advance scientific discovery.

We foster an environment of collaboration and creativity, and value the importance of our team members' unique talents and contributions. Join MP Biomedicals today to advance your career and help make the world a better place.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Cost Accountantwill play a critical role in the proper costing, inventory management and financial integrity of the organization. This role will work intimately with the standard costing system through our ERP and be instrumental in the proper costing of our products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Bills of Material, Item Master, related costing for part database including Calculation of Labor and Overhead Rates.
• Update Standard Cost annually and as needed when cost factors change.
• Analyze G/L to perpetual inventory at month and year-end close.
• Analyze, correct and value physical inventory.
• Evaluate, approve/disapprove inventory requisitions for need, profitability, variation from standard.
• Make recommendations for list price change, product phase-out when margins or MOQ are unworkable.
• Analyze WIP and work order variances both weekly and monthly.
• Analyze purchase price variance weekly, monthly
• Analyze inventory obsolescence for reserve calculation.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory cycle counts and discards.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Analyze daily inventory transactions for accuracy and incorrect costs and evaluate Work Order Variances and provide feedback loop to production.
• Perform cost savings analysis for proposed process improvements.
• Perform make vs buy analysis.
• Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities.
• Annual government survey reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience
• Cost accounting/analysis experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of product costing & operations accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees of all levels

In Addition to Very Competitive Wages, MP Biomedicals offers a comprehensive list of benefits including:

• Childcare Credit
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 401k with company matching contributions
• Very competitive Healthcare Benefits offering
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities develop personally and professionally
• And so much more….

Recruiters: Please note that MP Biomedicals does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to MP Biomedicals will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. At the present time, we are not looking to add to our approved partners list. Thank you for your cooperation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Cost Accounting in a manufacturing setting: 2 years (Required)
• regularly analyzing purchase price variances: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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