Junior Cost Accountant
Job Summary
Job Description
The Junior Cost Accountant will support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, along with inventory and cost-related projects. Key responsibilities include reconciling inventory, assisting with journal entries and account reconciliations, preparing documentation for audits, maintaining inventory cost accuracy, performing standard cost rolls, and collaborating with operations to justify cost changes. The role also involves reviewing SOX controls, implementing process improvements, and adhering to the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulations. This position requires strong attention to detail and collaboration within the team.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 1+ years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- High degree of accuracy
- Strong attention to detail
Good to have:
- Experience in manufacturing or life sciences
- Experience in medical device or regulated industry
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Perks:
- Collaborative teamwork environment
- Opportunity to revolutionize disease treatment
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid parental leave
- Eleven paid company holidays
- Minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation
- Paid sick time
6 skills required
Job Details
General Summary
The Junior Cost Accountant assists with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and audit processes, while also supporting various inventory and cost-related projects.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Assist with reconciling inventory in all locations to reports or physical counts. Collaborate with the team to resolve inventory discrepancies. *
•Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations. *
•Participate in the quarter-end and year-end audits and prepare supporting documents for auditor review. *
•Maintain the accuracy of inventory costs and ensure that all inventory reporting requirements are satisfied. *
•Perform standard cost rolls and work closely with Operations to justify standard cost changes and provide impact analysis for review and approval. *
•Assist with reviewing SOX controls and process documents to ensure adherence of internal controls.
•Collaborate with team members to implement process improvements and drive productivity.
•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
•Understands relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adheres to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.*
•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
*Indicates an essential function of the role
Required Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1+ years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience within the manufacturing or life sciences industries preferred.
•Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry is a plus.
•Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Working Conditions
•General office environment.
•Willingness and ability to work on site.
•Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
•Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
•Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
•Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
•Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily.
Base Pay Range Per Hour: $27.37 - $45.53
Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
What We Offer
•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.
For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.
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