Cost Accountant

CFS; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Seattle is seeking an Interim Cost Accountant to own daily inventory and COGS accounting, drive costing in NetSuite, and support month-end close. You will partner with operations to improve accuracy and costing processes in a biotech/manufacturing environment.

The role requires 6+ years in cost/inventory accounting, strong Excel skills, and NetSuite experience. Hybrid on-site work in Seattle with competitive compensation up to $162,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in biotech or manufacturing
• Strong Excel and analytical skills required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory and COGS accounting activities
• Manage item maintenance and inventory costing in NetSuite
• Perform cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory accounting
• Analyze inventory reserves and cost variances
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• High-visibility role partnering closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams
• Opportunity to take ownership of inventory accounting and costing processes
• Involvement in key month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Exposure to complex inventory environments and NetSuite processes
• Ability to drive process improvements and enhance inventory accuracy
• Immediate impact within a growing organization

Location: Seattle- Hybrid

Salary: Up to $162,000 DOE

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility role partnering closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams
• Opportunity to take ownership of inventory accounting and costing processes
• Involvement in key month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Exposure to complex inventory environments and NetSuite processes
• Ability to drive process improvements and enhance inventory accuracy
• Immediate impact within a growing organization

Key Responsibilities For The Interim Cost Accountant

• Oversee daily inventory and COGS accounting activities
• Manage item maintenance and inventory costing in NetSuite
• Perform cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory accounting
• Analyze inventory reserves and cost variances
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes

Qualifications For The Interim Cost Accountant

• 6+ years of cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in biotech or manufacturing
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

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