Cost Accountant

Riverpoint Medical, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

8 company paid holidays

Job summary

Riverpoint Medical in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Cost Accountant in a hybrid role with onsite expectation three days per week. You will maintain cost and inventory records, support month-end close, analyze variances and partner with FP&A to improve profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of standard cost experience, and strong Excel, Oracle and SAP skills. Collaboration with Operations is critical in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Five or more years of standard cost accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP standard costing and inventory experience; Oracle and SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cost and inventory information and support month-end close.
• Analyze manufacturing and gross margin variances and partner with Operations and FP&A.
• Drive standard cost updates and periodic reviews of part costs.
• Assist with cycle count program and physical inventories as needed.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations; ensure SOX compliance.
• Support audits and provide cost-related insights to improve profitability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP costing

Oracle

SAP

Strong communication

Analytical

Team oriented

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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Cost Accountant

Full Time Professional Portland, OR, US

Riverpoint Medical in Portland, Oregon is looking to hire a Cost Accountant. At Riverpoint you will be part of the process that brings great technology to Medical, Dental and Veterinary markets. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium medical devices. Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical lighting, and special needle technologies. As the Cost Accountant, you will maintain accurate cost and inventory information, support month-end close, analyze manufacturing and gross margin variances, and partner with Operations and FP&A to provide insights that improve profitability. This hybrid position reports to the Riverpoint Controller and is based in Portland, Oregon, with an onsite expectation of at least three days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities for the position include:

• Ensure appropriate controls and reviews are in place for inventory and gross margin reporting, including cost of goods sold, scrapped material, purchase price variances, standard cost changes, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, inventory revaluation, monthly inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Drive standard cost updates, including the annual cost reset, costing of newly released products, and periodic reviews of individual part costs to ensure costs remain current and accurately reflect manufacturing activity.
• Partner with FP&A on monthly gross margin analysis and support forecasting of cost of goods sold.
• Calculate customer rebates and maintain a detailed understanding of material customer contracts to ensure rebates are accurately accrued and reported.
• Assist Operations and FP&A with identifying and executing productivity initiatives.
• Monitor the cycle count program, ensure counts are properly recorded, and see that variances are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Support training related to the cycle count program.
• Assist with the preparation and performance of physical inventories, as required.
• Process month-end journal entries applicable to the position and prepare related month-end reconciliations.
• Drive compliance with company policies and procedures and SOX internal control standards.
• Support internal and external audits during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain strict compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations and related instructions.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting .
• Five or more years of standard cost accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP standard costing and inventory experience; Oracle and SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, stay focused, and bring work to timely closure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills .
• Strong organizational, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 10%.
• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Ability to use vision to read a computer screen and printed materials.

We offer great benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, Paid Time Off and 8 company paid holidays.

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.