Senior Cost Accountant Job at KARL STORZ (Charlton)

Senior Cost Accountant

KARL STORZ

Location:
United States , Charlton

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73600.00 - 95600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Cost Accountant provides accurate, timely cost accounting and analysis to support manufacturing operations and business decision-making in a medical device environment. The role is responsible for standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost controls, leveraging SAP to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include monthly close support, year-end audit support, and business partnering.

Job Responsibility:

Provide accurate, timely cost accounting and analysis to support manufacturing operations and business decision-making in a medical device environment
Support monthly cost accounting close: inventory valuation reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations
Maintain standard costs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in SAP
Analyze and communicate manufacturing variances (PPV, labor/overhead absorption, scrap) and partner with operations on corrective actions
Review and recommend improvements to BOM and routing accuracy
collaborate cross-functionally on ECN-related cost impacts
Assist with cost rolls, annual standard cost updates, and revaluation as part of budgeting and standard setting
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within SAP cost accounting and reporting workflows
Provide required documentation and analysis to support internal and external audits
Serve as a backup SME for SAP Costing and related areas
Partner with department leaders to understand cost drivers and variances and support operational goals

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, including 1+ year in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of standard costing, absorption costing, and inventory accounting, including relevant G/L and financial accounting concepts in a standard cost environment
Hands-on SAP experience (preferred): CO (Production Orders), CK (Material Costing), KP (Activity Costs), and MM (Materials Management)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and data analytics)
Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices or similar)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Knowledge of GAAP

What we offer:

Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance
3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave
includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child
401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
Tuition pre-imbursement up to $5,250 per year
Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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