Sr. Cost Accountant

• Calculate and provide accurate costing and pricing on all special and standard products.
• Support price list development and pricing strategies to ensure desired profitability and markup.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods.
• Perform annual cost roll-ups and analysis of BOMs (Bills of Materials).
• Analyze and compare standard vs. actual costs; provide cost estimates for new models or product launches.
• Conduct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) mix analysis and cost simulations.
• Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates.
• Perform monthly balance account reconciliations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost of Sales).
• Analyze balance account variations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accumulated Depreciation).
• Conduct monthly analysis of excess, obsolete inventory, raw material consumption, and production variances.
• Review, audit, and ensure data accuracy for standard costs and pricing.
• Support financial close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide financial support during physical inventories and cycle counts; analyze and reconcile results.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Document and continuously improve cost accounting processes.
• Lead or support special projects as required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Language: Fluent/Advanced English required.
• Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong background in cost estimation, pricing analysis, inventory costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
• Experience in pricing models for high-mix, low-volume production (desirable).
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Spreadsheet Server or Hyperion is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Personality that demonstrates accuracy, transparency, discipline, and leadership.
• Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate effectively.

Thermo Fisher Scientific