Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Hybrid (SAP/GAAP)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Exton, PA, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a centralized cost accounting team within the Financial Services group.

The role requires accounting across multiple manufacturing sites, including journal entries and reconciliations, and operates in a hybrid model onsite three days per week. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of experience, with strong knowledge of GAAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with concentration in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SAP or ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves per US GAAP.
• Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close.
• Perform monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility.
• Prepare account reconciliations to ensure accurate balance sheets.
• Calculate standard costing of products in SAP as part of new product workflow.
• Monitor variances to standard cost and correct errors.
• Support the periodic cycle count process.
• Reconcile 3rd party warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

Strong communication skills

English proficiency

People skills

Ability to work globally

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Exton, PA, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a centralized cost accounting team within the Financial Services group.

The role requires accounting across multiple manufacturing sites, including journal entries and reconciliations, and operates in a hybrid model onsite three days per week. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of experience, with strong knowledge of GAAP and Excel.