Cost Accountant - Manufacturing & Inventory (SAP)

Prinston Laboratories; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prinston Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Cost Accounting function, supporting cost visibility and inventory control across manufacturing operations.

You will work with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing, maintain BOM data, and perform variance analysis. This hands-on role offers independence and opportunities to influence budgeting and, ultimately, operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably with inventory and cost accounting exposure in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other database tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and financial analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing daily cost-related financial transactions and provide analysis to support the Controller and management team in cost monitoring and control.
• Maintain accurate inventory master data and Bills of Materials (BOM) within the ERP system.
• Support physical inventory processes by coordinating with plant teams and participating in periodic cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Monitor fixed asset tracking and accounting, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies and depreciation schedules.
• Analyze inventory adjustments and cost variances; identify anomalies and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in month-end close activities, including gross margin analysis and reconciliation of inventory-related accounts.
• Assist in documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow guidelines related to cost accounting processes.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of data for the annual budgeting process.
• Provide ERP system support to internal users for inventory-related transactions and reporting.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

SAP

Financial analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Prinston Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Cost Accounting function, supporting cost visibility and inventory control across manufacturing operations.

You will work with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing, maintain BOM data, and perform variance analysis. This hands-on role offers independence and opportunities to influence budgeting and, ultimately, operational decisions.