Accountant

ADP, Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Monthly childcare credit

Free breakfast on Mondays

Free catered lunches Tuesday-Friday

Paid vacation

Paid PTO hours

401k with company match

Competitive healthcare benefits

HSA

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

MP Biomedicals in Solon, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the Finance team. The role covers general accounting, month-end close, inventory and manufacturing accounting, and financial reporting in a regulated life sciences environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, hands-on experience with GAAP, cost accounting, and ERP systems, along with strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivots and lookups.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting, month-end close and reconciliations.
• Support inventory and manufacturing accounting, cost analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist in ERP system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA-track candidate

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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Accountant

Full Time Professional

Solon, OH, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

About MP Biomedicals:

MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, we have provided quality tools and expert services to assist our customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.

Company Misson Statement:

Our mission is to empower global research that unlocks life-changing solutions and inspires a meaningful life.

Company Values:

• Respect
• Meaningful Work
• Accountability
• Bonus Pay
• Monthly Childcare Credit
• Free breakfast on Mondays
• Free Catered Lunches Tuesday-Friday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid PTO Hours
• 401k with Company Match
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits
• HSA
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
• Learning and Development Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• And so much more!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our Finance team supporting a growing life sciences manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for general accounting activities, month-end close, inventory and manufacturing accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls within a regulated production environment.

The ideal candidate possesses a solid accounting foundation, enjoys working with operational data, and understands the complexities of inventory, production costs, and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliation and review.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Perform inventory reconciliations and support cycle count and physical inventory processes.
• Monitor material usage, production activity, and inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Assist with standard costing, cost roll-ups, and product cost analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, scrap, and yield variances.
• Support monthly inventory valuation and reserve assessments.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and cost visibility.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze operational and financial reports.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.
• Assist management in evaluating manufacturing performance and profitability.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
• Support external audits and provide documentation for audit requests.
• Assist in maintaining accounting procedures related to inventory, production, and financial reporting.
• Support compliance requirements in a regulated life sciences environment, including proper documentation and record retention.

Process Improvement

• Participate in ERP and accounting system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, increase automation, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Manufacturing functions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Manufacturing accounting experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, or related industries.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting principles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Experience supporting a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools.