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West Pharma Specialist Cost Accountant United States, Pennsylvania, West Whiteland Township 359788444
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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 GAAP
- Support 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 ERP
- Understanding 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
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Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
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