Sr Cost Accountant

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the company’s cost accounting system, ensuring costs are properly allocated according to established accounting procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report cost data related to materials, labor, equipment, depreciation, repairs, assembly, manufacturing operations, and other operating expenses.
• Develop and maintain accounting instructions, processes, and documentation for new and existing activities.
• Investigate cost structures and identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Develop unit costs and support pricing analysis for new services, products, and manufacturing activities.
• Prepare financial reports comparing budgeted costs versus actual expenses and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare profitability analyses and other financial analyses for existing and projected products, services, and projects.
• Use Excel, SAP, and Power BI to analyze data, develop reports, identify trends, and communicate financial information.
• Support manufacturing and project management teams with cost analysis, financial information, and recommendations.
• Participate in projects involving cost accounting, financial processes, systems, and business improvements from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting methods, and overall efficiency.
• Provide recommendations based on detailed financial and operational analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate financial results, project status, issues, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less-experienced team members when required.
• May coordinate or manage assigned projects, including planning, delegation, follow-up, and review of deliverables.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting concentration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting projects, process improvements, or project management activities.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present financial and operational reports.
• Experience analyzing budgets, actual expenses, cost variances, profitability, and cost structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex financial and operational issues.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and determine appropriate approaches to complex assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, management, and external partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build consensus.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience managing or supporting projects.
• Ability to provide recommendations for improvements to processes, systems, and reporting.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, or training to other employees is preferred.
• 1st shift and on site

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.