Cost Accountant

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

8 paid holidays

Benefits from day one

Tuition Reimbursement

WellHub wellness program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Catalent's Manassas site is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the finance team and manage cost accounting processes for production and inventory records at 100% onsite in Manassas, VA.

You will lead month-end close, review production and consumption records, conduct cycle counts, and support standard cost development and annual budgeting. Minimum five years cost accounting experience and a BA in Accounting required; ERP system proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in cost accounting or manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Preferred ERP systems include Sage or JD Edwards; strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables and Lookups).

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the Work Order closure process.
• Perform all cost accounting responsibilities for month-end close.
• Review and enter daily production and consumption records.
• Verify monthly raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory cycle counts; audit cycle count documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor inventory and manage paperwork approval, tracking, and filing for accuracy.
• Analyze data for discrepancies in manufactured product costs by reviewing variances and identifying issues in routings or bills of materials.
• Perform roll of standard costs and ensure active raw materials have accurate standard costs.
• Ensure integrity of standard costs and item attributes affecting costing flows.
• Assist in the annual budget process with standard cost rate development.

Skills

Cost accounting

Month-end close

Data analysis

Inventory management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

About Site

The 70,000-square-foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent's Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food-safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent's traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Cost Accountant to join our team and play a key role in managing cost accounting processes. In this role, you will ensure accuracy in production and inventory records, maintain compliance with cycle count requirements, and support financial reporting. You will also assist with standard cost development and contribute to the annual budget process. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Location: Manassas, VA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Lead and monitor the Work Order closure process
• Perform all cost accounting responsibilities for month-end close
• Review and enter daily production and consumption records
• Verify monthly raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory cycle counts; audit and maintain cycle count documentation for accuracy and completeness; ensure compliance with counting frequency and requirements
• Monitor inventory and manage paperwork approval, tracking, and filing to maintain accuracy
• Analyze data for discrepancies in manufactured product costs by reviewing manufacturing variances and identifying issues in routings or bills of materials
• Perform roll of standard costs and ensure all active raw materials and intermediate items have accurate standard costs
• Ensure integrity of standard costs and item attributes that impact costing or standard accounting flows
• Assist in annual budget process with standard cost rate development

  The Candidate Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum five years’ experience in cost accounting or manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field of study

  Preferred Skills & Background

  • Advanced proficiency with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Sage or JD Edwards
  • Advanced PC skills, including advanced spreadsheet functions such as Pivot Tables and Lookups

  Why You Should Join Catalent

  • Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic
  • Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement - support to finish your degree or earn a new one
  • Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions
  • Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion
  • Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives
  • Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth
  • WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness
  • Perkspot - exclusive discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in various categories

  Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

  Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

  Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.