Sr Cost Accountant chez MIMEDX

At MIMEDX, our purpose starts with helping humans heal. We are driven by discovering and developing regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue to provide breakthrough therapies addressing the unmet medical needs for patients across multiple areas of healthcare. Possessing a strong portfolio of industry leading advanced wound care & surgical products, we are committed to making a transformative impact on the lives of patients we serve globally.

We are excited to add a Senior Cost Accountant to our growing Finance & Accounting team! This role will pay between $75,000 - $92,000 based on experience and educational credentials. This is a hybrid position working in our Marietta, GA headquarters.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Will take a leadership role within the Cost Accounting team in monitoring and reporting on all production/manufacturing aspects of the business.  Leader in the month end closing and reporting processes, with direct and regular communication with senior management. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and complete the full process for annual product costing
• Create and present regular reports and detailed analysis production variances
• Create cost estimates for new products
• Major contributor in Month-end close of the General Ledger
• Perform quarterly physical inventories counts
• Lead physical inventory analysis determining write-offs and financial adjustments
• Compiling, reporting and presenting operations financial results to upper management
• Collect and compile data for audits
• Aid in consignment inventory reconciliation process – including travel for audits
• Independently Create ad-hoc analysis and reports for operations team
• Perform detailed, thorough analysis on financial variances
• Assist operations team in the budgeting process

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Independently performs full range of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly defined issues.
• Proactively identifies problems and possible solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve
• Demonstrates advanced skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data

DECISION MAKING/SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues
• Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process

SPAN OF CONTROL/COMPLEXITY: 

• Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments that have direct impact on department results

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (strong focus on Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent analytical skills. Sound understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
• Computer literacy skills, especially with MS Excel and basic data entry and computation
• Analytical skills with a keen sense of organization and detail
• Proven time management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines
• Respect for confidentiality of information laws and local ethics
• Expertise in activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products

WORK ENVIRONMENT/EXPECTED BUSINESS TRAVEL:

Ability to travel quarterly (less than 15% travel)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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