Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

Prinston Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Cost Accounting function and support product costing, inventory tracking, and cost reporting.

You will partner with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate costing and budgeting, performing variance analysis and maintaining standard costs.

This hands-on role offers independence, with potential to function at an Assistant Manager level depending on business needs, in Charlotte, NC.

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.

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

Cost accounting

Inventory management

US GAAP

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Prinston Pharmaceutical, Inc. is a vertically integrated U.S. pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality, affordable medicines. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we operate a seamless end-to-end model through our specialized subsidiaries: Solco Healthcare (Sales & Marketing) and Prinston Lab (Manufacturing, based in Charlotte, NC).

Supported by the global manufacturing excellence of our parent company, Huahai Pharmaceuticals, and a robust network of partners in India and beyond, we maintain a resilient and diversified supply chain. By combining global scale with rigorous quality standards, we optimize our operations to ensure patients have reliable access to the medicine they need.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Cost Accounting function and play a critical role in supporting financial visibility and cost control across manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory tracking, and cost reporting. You will be responsible for executing day-to-day cost accounting activities, maintaining item master data and standard costs, performing variance analysis, and supporting budgeting and inventory processes.

This position is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to make a direct impact on operational and financial decision-making. Depending on business needs, this role may function as an alternative to an Assistant Manager level and requires a high degree of independence and ownership.

Key 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.

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.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in Chinese is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary: $70,000 – $90,000